Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas and the third largest in the world, after tigers and lions.
Unlike many domestic cats, jaguars are excellent swimmers and are often found near water sources.
Jaguars have a unique way of killing prey by biting directly through the skull, delivering a fatal bite to the brain.
The name "jaguar" comes from the Native American word "yaguar," which means "he who kills with one leap.".
Jaguars have the strongest bite force of all big cats, allowing them to pierce turtle shells and caiman armor.
A melanistic or black jaguar is commonly known as a "black panther.".
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1.85 meters
158 kilo
15 years
80 kmph
