Jaguar
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a carnivorous mammal native to South America and North America.
The jaguar is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera that is native to the Americas. Its distinctively marked coat features pale yellow to tan colored fur covered by spots that transition to rosettes on the sides, although a melanistic black coat appears in some individ — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Panthera onca
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Felidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- South America, North America
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Length
- 1.3 m
- Lifespan
- 28 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Collective noun
- a leap
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does a jaguar eat?
The jaguar is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a jaguar?
The jaguar weighs around 84 kg and measures about 1.3 m.
How long do jaguars live?
In the wild, the jaguar can live up to about 28 years.
Where do jaguars live?
Jaguars are found in South America and North America, in terrestrial habitats.
What is a group of jaguars called?
A group of jaguars is called a leap.
Is the jaguar endangered?
The jaguar is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.