Jaguar - Wikipedia
WEBThe jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. With a body length of up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb), it is the biggest cat species in …
Jaguar | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe name “jaguar” originates from the Tupi and Guarani languages of South America from the word yaguareté, or “true, fierce beast and he who kills in one leap.” The majestic jaguar is a symbol of power for many Latin-American cultures, it represents the power of nature and is seen as the protector of the rainforest.
Jaguar, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBThese powerful cats were worshipped as gods in many ancient South American cultures, and representations of the jaguar show up in the art and archaeology of pre-Columbian cultures across the...
Jaguar | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · South American jaguars are larger than those of Central America. The jaguar is grouped along with lions and tigers with the big, or roaring, cats and is the only such cat in the Western Hemisphere. Its sound repertoire includes snarls, growls, and …
Saving the jaguar, Latin America’s iconic – and endangered
WEBFeb 28, 2018 · While governments, scientists and conservationists advance in the preservation of the jaguar and its habitat throughout Latin America, another danger looms over the feline: the increase in poaching for illegal trafficking.
Jaguar - National Geographic Kids
WEBJaguars are the largest of South America's big cats and the third largest cats in the world. Their fur is usually tan or orange with black spots, called "rosettes" because...
Jaguar - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. It is the largest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world.
Jaguar - International Society for Endangered Cats (ISEC) Canada
WEBMany Central and South American native tribes had Jaguar images as a dominant feature of their cultures. Throughout Mayan history, the Jaguar symbolized the night sun of the underworld, which personified fear, night terrors and death.
Jaguar - Global Conservation
WEBJan 12, 2024 · The jaguar is the largest feline in the Americas, a valuable component of the ecosystem as a top predator and an iconic symbol of South American culture. Only 1,200 jaguars remain in Mirador National Park, Guatemala, one of the species' strongholds.
A biodiversity hotspot losing its top predator: The challenge of jaguar …
WEBNov 16, 2016 · About 85% of the jaguar’s habitat in the AF has been lost and only 7% remains in good condition. Jaguars persist in around 2.8% of the region, and live in very low densities in most of the...