| The jaguar lives in dense forest, often close to
water. A mature jaguar can be 44 to 73 inches long, have a height
2 feet at the shoulder, and weigh over 220 lbs.. They are found
from the southern U.S. to northern Argentina, but are most often
found in the rain forests of Central America and Brazil. It is
a great climber and swimmer. Jaguars prey on all large mammals,
including cattle. Because it eats domestic livestock and has an
attractive coat, it is often hunted by man. The photo on this page was taken and permission granted to use it by Loren McIntyre. |
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