| Common Name: | Jaguar |
| Scientific Name: | Panthera onca |
| Also Known As: | – |
| Type: | Cat |
| Classification: | Mammal |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Length: | 100 – 180 cm (39 – 71 inch) (excl. tail) |
| Height: | 63 – 76 cm (24.8 – 29.9 inch) (at the shoulder) |
| Weight: | 56 – 96 kg (123 – 212 lb) |
| Top Speed: | 80 kph (50 mph) |
| Life Span: | 11 years in the wild, 22 years in captivity |
| Migration Habit: | Does not migrate |
| IUCN Redlist Status: | Near Threatened |
| Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Jaguars are Mammals that are a species of Cat. Their scientific name is Panthera onca.
These Mammals are Carnivores, and groups of Jaguars are known as a Prowl.
Jaguar Habitat
Jaguars can be found in many countries in South America and North America, these countries include Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States, and Venezuela.
They strive in habitats like tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical savannas.
Jaguar Young
These Cats mature at the age of 2-4 years. Once matured, Jaguars can have 1-3 young after a gestation period of 91-111 days.
Jaguar young are called cubs and, like most animal young, are extremely cute.
References: Wikipedia and the IUCN Redlist.
