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Jaguar
Panthera onca
The great cat of the Americas, worshipped by ancient civilisations — a stealth hunter that kills with a bite straight through the skull.
NT · Near Threatened
Overview
The great cat of the Americas, worshipped by ancient civilisations — a stealth hunter that kills with a bite straight through the skull.
mammalsouth americacat
Field data
| IUCN status | NT · Near Threatened |
|---|---|
| Population | ~64,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2017 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Range | Central and South America |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has the strongest bite for its size of any big cat.
- Loves water and will hunt caiman in rivers.
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