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Jaguar
Scientific name: Panthera onca
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
Family: FELIDAE
Group: Mammals
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 60 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 93 à 105 jours
Births: 01.01-31.12
Habitat:
Dense tropical forests and wetlands
Description:
The Jaguar is a large, robust, and powerful feline, easily recognizable by its spotted coat, characterized by dark rosettes on a golden or yellow background. It measures between 1.2 and 1.8 meters in length, with a tail of 60 to 80 cm, and weighs between 45 and 100 kg, with males generally being larger than females. Its body is massive and muscular, adapted for hunting in a variety of environments, from tropical forests to savannas. The Jaguar possesses one of the most powerful jaws in the animal kingdom, capable of piercing the thick skin of its prey, such as capybaras, deer, and even reptiles like caimans. It is also capable of swimming and often hunts aquatic animals. This feline primarily inhabits Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Argentina, preferring tropical forests, swamps, and riparian zones. While the species is still relatively widespread, it is threatened by deforestation, illegal hunting, and habitat loss.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
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