Jaguars
Watch
out
for
jaguars.
These
big
cats
often
live
in
rain
forests
and
swamps.
They
have
long
tails,
sharp
teeth,
and
very
strong
jaws.
They
also
like
water
and
are
good
swimmers.
Jaguars
usually
have
tan
or
orange
fur.
They
have
black
spots
called
rosettes.
However,
some
jaguars
are
completely
black.
Their
spots
are
hard
to
see.
Jaguars
live
in
South
and
Central
America
and
Mexico.
They
live
in
many
different
habitats.
Jaguars
usually
live
in
areas
with
lots
of
plants.
You
will
almost
always
find
them
living
near
water.
Jaguars
are
meat
eaters.
They
eat
deer,
turtles,
fish,
and
much
more.
Jaguars
usually
hunt
on
the
ground.
They
sometimes
hide
in
trees
and
use
their
spots
as
camouflage.
Jaguars
have
one
to
four
babies
at
a
time.
They
often
have
twins.
Baby
jaguars
are
called
cubs.
Jaguars
can
live
as
long
as
12
to
15
years
in
the
wild.
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Jaguar Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Near Threatened -
Average Length A jaguar is longer than a sofa. -
Average Weight A jaguar is nearly as heavy as a refrigerator.
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