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Description
Species : Panthera onca - (Spotted) Jaguar
The jaguar, which is the only Panthera species from Americas, gets frenquently mixed up with the leopard, but he is usually larger and sturdier build. Moreover, its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger : the jaguar habitat is commonly composed by dense rainforest however this spotted cat can also be found in forested and open terrains. Just like the tiger, the jaguar enjoys water.
Size : 120-180 cm lengh (head and body), females are generally smaller than males (10-20%).
Weight : 40-100 kg (150 kg for the biggest males).
Because its numbers are declining, the Jaguar is listed as Near Threatened in the UINC Red List.

Location : Parc Zoologique de Paris (formerly Zoo de Vincennes), France
Camera : Canon EOS 7D
Lens : Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

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Description
Species : Panthera onca - (Spotted) Jaguar
The jaguar, which is the only Panthera species from Americas, gets frenquently mixed up with the leopard, but he is usually larger and sturdier build. Moreover, its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger : the jaguar habitat is commonly composed by dense rainforest however this spotted cat can also be found in forested and open terrains. Just like the tiger, the jaguar enjoys water.
Size : 120-180 cm lengh (head and body), females are generally smaller than males (10-20%).
Weight : 40-100 kg (150 kg for the biggest males).
Because its numbers are declining, the Jaguar is listed as Near Threatened in the UINC Red List.

Location : Parc Zoologique de Paris (formerly Zoo de Vincennes), France
Camera : Canon EOS 7D
Lens : Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

You may not use this image in any way without my written permission.

Please, respect that !

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