The jaguar

Panthera onca

The jaguar, Panthera onca, is a carnivorous mammal from the Felidae family which lives in the Central and South American rainforests. It is the largest of the big cats in America and the third largest in the world after the lion and the tiger.

Distinctive features

They are the largest felines on the continent and come third behind lions and tigers in the ranking of the world's biggest cats!
Its coat is dotted with dark rosettes that help it to camouflage.
Its jaw is the most powerful of all felids, making its bite fatal.

Faites connaissance avec Aramis et Simara

Aramis, le mâle jaguar au pelage sombre couché sur un rocher. — Aramis, le mâle jaguar
© MNHN - F.-G. Grandin

Le couple de jaguars en train de jouer. — Le couple de jaguars
© MNHN - F.-G. Grandin

Le couple de jaguars sur un rocher. — Le couple de jaguars
© MNHN - F.-G. Grandin

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Class, order and family
Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae
Lifespan
Up to 15 years (23 in captivity)
Height & weight
55 - 61 cm for females and 68 - 76 cm for males (shoulder height), 41 - 72 kg for females and 56 - 102 kg for males
Gestation
3 - 4 months for 2 - 4 cubs
Natural habitat
Tropical rainforest
Diet
Carnivore - small and South America
Native region
Central and South America
Statut UICN
Near threatened (NT)