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Physical Description Looks similar to leopard with the following differences The coat varies from off-white to black Its black rosettes are wider-spaced than the leopard Unlike leopard often have one or more dark spots in the center.
General Characteristics Length :
5
to 6 ft Range-
Habitat - They prefer dense, tropical
moist lowland forests that offer plenty of cover, although they are also found
in scrubland, reed thickets, coastal forests, swamps, and thickets. They are
found also near water, such as rivers, slow moving streams, lagoons,
watercourses, and swamps. Diet - They eat a wide variety of prey, over 85 species have been reported in the diet of jaguars. Preferred prey are large animals, such as peccaries, tapirs, and deer. They also prey on caimans capybara turtles porcupines, fish, large birds, and many other animals. Gestation period : 91 to 111 days; avg. 101 days Lifespan - 11- 12 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity Status -. Threatened Reason for this status - Many populations remain stable but jaguars are threatened throughout most of their range by hunting, persecution, and habitat destruction. Jaguars are persecuted especially in areas of cattle ranching, where they are often shot on sight despite protective legislation. What type of animal is it - Carnivore
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