Jaguars – Intelligent Hunters

By Angel | March 5, 2008 6:00 am |
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Animals,Endangered animals


The jaguar animal (or Panthera Onca) considered to be one of the most amazing and beautiful rainforest animals. What is more, jaguars are the largest of South America’s big cats.

Kind and nice jaguar

Over the years it was incredibly difficult and almost impossible to access jaguar in its natural habitats. But, thanks to new technologies, everything is possible and now we know:

Angry jaguar

Jaguar’s Habitat

Jaguars live in biodiversity-rich regions and they are native to of Central and South America. Their main places of living are forest and areas close to water sources. Jaguars are capable swimmers, and they can swim so fast that they make bow waves. But they prefer living in sheltered areas, far from people. But if you happen to see a jaguar in the wild, you are a lucky dog, this impression will last forever. Jaguars are gracious, beautiful and so dangerous. Very often jaguars are called jungle cats.

Nice jaguar

Appearance

As a rule, the jaguar is approximately 6 feet long, and weighs nearly 250 p, it has a muscular and strong body and stout legs. Paws are more than powerful. Coats of leopards are bright, thick and got a lot of spots. Most jaguars are orange or tan and get very distinctive spots. Average lifespan in the wild: 12 to 15 years.

Very angry jaguar

Jaguar Animal as a Hunter

The jaguar is a nocturnal animal, so it hunts mostly during the dark hours of the day.Jaguars eat exceptionally meat (that is, other animals! and fish!). They are very intelligent.

Sleeping jaguar

Threats

The first and the most dangerous threat is PEOPLE! Yeah, a lot of us adore wearing luxurious leopard coats, so poaching flourishes.

Thinking jaguar

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21 opinions for

Jaguars – Intelligent Hunters

  • Holy Cuteness | March 6th, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Wow, great pictures, it’s such a beautiful animal…

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  • FrecklesandDeb | March 7th, 2008 at 8:39 am

    Those pictures are so incredible. The colors are vivid and you feel that you are right there. The intelligence in their eyes make them beautiful and frightening at the same time!

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  • angel | March 11th, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Yes, and you know I still believe, that even predators will never harm us before we hurt them. Jaguars are incredible, such strong cats with mesmerizing eyes.

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  • aleph knox | July 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    fab info, stunning pics, i couldn’t put it better……

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  • angel | July 29th, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Thanks for your warm words sweetie )))

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  • lizzy | August 4th, 2008 at 1:37 am

    Aww i just love those pictures! I just love jaguars they are such pritty animals. I just wish i could see one in person.

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  • Cristina | August 4th, 2008 at 7:00 am

    I love Jaguars; they’re so beautiful and captivating! Thank you for writing this page, it was very helpful, and I learned a lot. :)

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  • angel | August 5th, 2008 at 9:06 am

    Thank you so much dear Cristina, I tried my best )))

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  • flor de liz ramirez rodriguez | September 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    hermano jaguar, hoy lloro por ti,pero mas por mi, no puedo hacer nada, pues siendo fieros son victimas de un depredador mayor,… Siendo resumen de animales el hombre mismo, nunca saciara su hambre de acabar con otros habitantes del planeta. De nada les sirvieron sus garras sus fieros colmillos, su depredador mayor, tiene una feroz arma, su inteligencia pero aplicada ala destruccion…. al egoista modo de creer k el es el unico k merece pisar la tierra

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  • paige coppola | October 18th, 2008 at 11:58 am

    i love jaguars they are the most amazing animals in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • angel | October 28th, 2008 at 2:41 am

    Yeah, they are really great~!

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  • moony | July 3rd, 2009 at 10:51 am

    lovely pics and great info! just one Q- I understand they are native to South America, i am most likely moving to Vilcabamba, Ecuador- does anyone know if they are found there and if so has there ever been any attacks on humans by Jaguar? I have children so my motherly side has to ask? :)

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  • luispalta | July 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    hello I want to know if these pictures have some kind of license or copyright, and we look very good pictures, we utilized in projects for educational level in the city and cali – colombia, if they have any pictures of the jaguar right author, we can provide the contact form, thank you very much

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  • YY | December 20th, 2009 at 3:05 am

    thanks for your pics,i love jaguars,and hope they will be better and better~:)

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  • maria golesal;esd | April 27th, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    hey i love jaguars

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  • marxial | April 27th, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    I think Jaguars are magnificent animals, those pictures are amazing, thanks for sharing.

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  • Leah Elaune LeFebvre | May 11th, 2010 at 8:09 am

    i really like these pics, they are really good and show how the animals can be nice and good only if the people really care for them

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  • Sam | September 4th, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    Truly, those who know respect jaguars deeply.

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  • Carolina | October 5th, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    That’s great this picture’s

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  • Rohan | May 22nd, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    How can a human being harm such a beautiful and unique animal. I LOVE JAGUAR

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  • Danielle | August 22nd, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I LOVE JAGUARS!!! They r such amazing animals how could we hunt them

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