Jaguar
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Stocky, rosette-spotted and unafraid of water, the jaguar rules Latin America’s forests and wetlands. Its bone-crushing bite pierces turtle shells and caiman skulls with ease. Silent at dusk, it stalks deer and capybaras, keeping jungle life in balance as bulldozers close in.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Rainforest
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:North America, South America
Size:60–75 cm at the shoulder
Weight:45–96 kg
Activity:Nocturnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:12–15 years in the wild
Habitat: The Jaguar can be found in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa-rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United-states-of-america, Venezuela