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Jaguars

Jaguars are the only big cats native to the Americas. Their range extends from the far southern portions of the United States (Central Texas down to Southern Arizona), through Mexico and down into Central and South America. Jaguars are solitary except during the breeding season and are known for their sharp hunting skills as well as their elusive nature.'

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What is the precipitation of where jaguars live?

it is pretty wet cause they like wet swamps and live in rainforests so it would be wet and rain a lot take my word for it!!

Why does a jaguar live where it lives?

Different animals can only ADAPT to one place at a time. For example, its fur is very thin. So if i put a jaguar in the artic, it will die very SOON!

What is a jaguar's offspring?

A jaguar's offspring is called a cub.

In what states do jaguars live?

They live scattered throughout Latin America But in the USA they live in southeast Arizona and southwest New Mexico.

Are bob cats like jaguars?

Only in that both are cats. Jaguars are big cats, along with lions, tigers and leopards. The bobcat is a smaller cat species, a type of lynx.

What is a Jaguar classified as?

The cat is considered a big cat in the Panthera genus. It's taxonomic classification is Panthera onca.

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Do jaguars crush the heads of their prey?

Jaguars are ambush hunters. They have a spotted coat that helps them blend into their surroundings in the habitats they live in. They lay hidden and move close to their unsuspecting prey. Once close enough, they pounce and tackle their prey. The use the standard bite the throat & suffocate prey technique to kill their prey. They also use a more unique way wherein they bite the skull between the ears of their prey (esp. Capybara's) with their canine teeth piercing the prey's brain. They literally crack the preys skull. This stands testimony to the impressive bite force the Jaguar has in its strong jaws.

What best describes a jaguar?

Appearance: Orange cat with black dots.

Attitude: Aggresive,mischevious.

How long does it takes for a baby jaguars to be grown?

Jaguars will continue in their mother's company for one to two years before leaving to establish a territory for themselves. Females reach sexual maturity at about two years of age, and males at three or four.

Is a jaguar the 2nd fastest animal in the world?

Actually no, It is the 3 pronged antelope :)

Is the jaguar a fastest animal?

No, these are the fastest animals on earth:

1.) Peregrine Falcon

2.) Sail Fish

3.) Cheetah

4.) Pronghorn Antelope

5.) Blue Wildebeest

6.) Lion

7.) Thomson's Gazelle

What is the size weight and height of a jaguar?

The Jaguar is a Compact and Strong Cat. There are multiple Jaguar Species and they all vary in size and weight. On an average they weigh between 56 to 96 kilograms (124 to 211 pounds). Large males weighing as much as 160 kilos (350 pounds) have been recorded. Females are usually 10 to 20% smaller than Males. Length wise, they range between 1.2 to 1.95 meters (4 to 6.4 feet) without the Tail. The Tail itself could be around 45 to 75 cms. Height wise, they are around 65 to 75 cm (25 to 30 inches) at their shoulder.

Are the jaguars still on the endangered species list?

As of January 12, 2010 - Jaguars in the United States were considered critically endangered and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are working to develop a jaguar recovery plan. It is estimated that 5,680 jaguars remain in the wild living in South America.

What is the unique behavior of the jaguar?

Unlike most other large cats, the jaguar prefers to kill by biting its prey between the ears, puncturing the skull.

Do jaguars live in woodlands?

Yes, they are found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, scrub forests, wetlands and even deserts.

Is a jaguar and a panther the same thing?

Yes and no:Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer toa lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - pantera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia


Is a jaguar a social animal or a solitary animal?

Jaguars are very strictly solitary animals, avoiding all others (except prey items) at all costs except for when it is time to mate.