Jaguar Panthera onca
Of all the cat species in the Americas, jaguars are the largest!
ORIGIN:
Central and South America
HABITAT:
Tropical forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
220 lbs
Length: 6 ft
DIET:
Deer, tapirs, turtles and large birds
PREDATORS:
Humans
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful bite and muscular limbs
REPRODUCTION:
100-day gestation; sexually mature at 2-3 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat loss and human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
20 yrs in human care
Do you ever go into the enclosure with them?
Sure, why not? |
No, jaguars, even if raised in captivity are still very dangerous animals. |
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