Jaguar
By B. C.
Description
- The jaguar is a mammal
- It has brown spots with golden fur
- Jaguars have a white belly and white markings
- It is a big cat actually the biggest cat after the lion and tiger
- the jaguar can grow up to 2.4 meters in length and an weigh up to 120 kg.
Food chain and habitat
- Jaguars live in South America,usually near a source of water and dense forests
- They often live in dens or caves
- It prefers rain forest climates
- They are carnivores that love to eat fish and turtles
- Jaguars have a stalk then pounce hunting technique rather than a chasing technique
- The have strong muscles used for claiming trees not for running
Adaptations
- Jaguars can run 50 to 60 mph if they are being chased
- They are very aggressive
- They have short limbs, muscular bodies, and strong jaws that make it easy to catch prey with one bite
- Jaguars have good climbing skills for when the forest floor floods
- They also can swim in shallow waters
Reasons for endangerment
- Deforestation and poachers are the main reason jaguars are endangered
- Poachers hunt jaguars and sell them for a lot of money
- The cutting down of forests takes away the jaguars protection for hunters
- Humans slash-and-burn their habitats in south and central America
- Jaguars often get shot because people think they are extremely dangerous