The jaguar is the largest cat in America and third largest in the world. It has a compact body and powerful jaw, and its coat is typically yellow with spots resembling roses. Jaguars live in forests and woodlands from South and Central America, though some live in deserts like Arizona. They are carnivores that prey on over 80 species from deer to fish. Only around 15,000 jaguars remain in the wild. Jaguars are solitary animals that hunt alone at night, though they are strong swimmers and will hunt fish in streams.

1. BY JOSH ANISH

2. Big cat
The jaguar’s scientific name is Panthera onca
The jaguar is the largest cat in America and the third
largest in the world. It’s length can reach around
240cm, and it’s height up to 75cm.
On average jaguars weigh between 56-96 kg.

3. APPEARANCE
The jaguar has a compact body , a broad head and a
powerful jaw . It’s coat is normally yellow and tan. The
spots resemble roses.

4. Habitat
Today, the jaguar is found in South and Central
America.
Jaguars typically live in forest or woods , but they are
also found in desert areas, such as Arizona .
They tend to stay close to water as they like to eat fish .

5. Diet
Jaguars are carnivores , they prey over 80 species of
animals of all sizes , such as deer , pig , foxes , fish ,
frogs and even large anaconda snakes .
They usually hunt at night .

6. Population
Only an estimated 15,000 jaguars remain in the wild .
Jaguars live in the wild for 11-15 years .

7. Behaviour
Jaguars are solitary animals and live and hunt alone.
Unlike most big cats , the jaguar likes the water – it often
swims , bathes , plays and even hunts for fish in streams
and pools.
Like all members of the big cat family , jaguars can roar .

8. Reproduction
The female will carry her young for around
100 days and give birth to one to four young.
Baby jaguars are called cubs . They are born with their
eyelids sealed shut .
After about 2 weeks , the cubs are able to see for their
first time . After six months , the cub’s mother will
teach them how to hunt , and after their second
birthday , the cub will leave their mother to live on
their own .

9. 3 TOP SPOTS
The Pantanal in Brazil is one of the best places in the
world to see jaguars .

10. QUIZ TIME
 How many days does the female jaguar carry her baby?
 How does the jaguar catch the prey?
 How many jaguars are in the wild ?

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