Near Threatened

Jaguar

Panthera onca

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About

The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas and the third-largest cat in the world. They are known for their powerful bite and beautiful rosette-patterned coat.

Habitat

Rainforests, swamps, and grasslands of Central and South America

Diet

Carnivorous - deer, peccaries, tapirs, and fish

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Fun Facts

Jaguars have the strongest bite of any big cat relative to their size.
They are excellent swimmers and often hunt in water.
Jaguars are solitary animals and mark their territory with urine and scratch marks.

Conservation

StatusNear Threatened

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