Jaguar

Panthera onca

As big as his bite

The jaguar’s extraordinarily powerful jaws and fangs enable it to crack the skull of its prey with a single bite. Even a turtle shell is no protection against this predator.

Charakteristics

  • Origin

    Central and South America, Southwest US, Mexico

  • Habitat

    mainly found in the tropical Amazon region, Pantanal virgin forests and bushlands, especially near water courses

  • Diet

    Partial to mammals up to the size of a tapir, small rodents, fish, frogs, anacondas and caimans.

  • Status

    The total population of jaguars is currently estimated at around 60,000 animals (2018).

  • Size

    The head-torso length about 112 cm to 185 cm, plus a 45-75 cm long tail. The shoulder height is on average about 70 cm.

  • Weight

    Male: 37-121 kg; female 31-100 kg

  • Gestation period

    93-105 days

  • Achievable age

    in human care up to 30 years

Threat Categories of IUCN

Silent killer

The jaguar lies in wait and stalks its prey under the cover of darkness, creeping up close to it and then leaping out for the kill.

 

Did you know that ...

jaguars are the biggest feline predators in North and South America,
they can weigh up to 150 kg, they live up to about 12 years in the wild and up to 30 in captivity
and they are great climbers and swimmers?

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