Wildlife North America . com North American Animals - mamals, birds, reptiles, insects |
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
Jaguar photographed at Sao Vincente, Municipal Zoo, Sao Paulo. Photograph by Marcio Motta. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Jaguar, Woodland Park Zoo Photograph by Symonty. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Jaguar, Chester Zoo. Photograph by Chester Zoo. Some rights reserved. (view image details) 
Black Jaguar Photograph by Ron Singer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. License: Public Domain. (view image details)
JAGUAR FACTS
DescriptionThe Jaguar is tan with black rings and spots. Some Jaguars are completely black. Jaguars resemble leopards but are sturdier with larger head. Other Names Tigre Size Length: 1.2m. Height 0.8m - 1.0m . Tail length: 50cm - 75cm. Weight: 30kg - 150kg. Environment dense jungle, scrubland, coastal forests, open country with plenty of cover Food medium to large mammals such as deer and peccaries. Also eats some fish, frogs and reptiles. Breeding One to four cubs are born after gestation period of 93-110 days. The cubs stay in the den for first 2 weeks. They learn to hunt after 6 months, but stay with their mother for up to 2 years. Range southwestern United States to Argentina Conservation Status The conservation status in the 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals is "near threatened". Classification
Wild Cats of the World Did you know there are about 40 species of wild cats in the world. You can see most of them at www.wotcat.com Home | Mammals | Reptiles | Birds | Insects | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Contact Us |