Big Cat Facts: Jaguar
Genus | Panthera |
Species | P. onca |
Binomial Name | Panthera onca |
Length | 1.1-1.9 m(3’7.3”-6’2.8”) |
Tail Length | 45-75 cm(1’5.7”-2’5.2”) |
Weight | 36-158 kg(79.4-348.3 lbs.) |
DIet | Carnivore |
IUCN Status | Near threatened |
Physical Characteristics
Jaguars’ bodies are typically brownish yellow and are covered with dark rings. Some individuals are born completely black; these black specimens are known … Continue