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A Quiz About the Majestic Jaguar

Amruta Deshpande
Jaguar is one of the most ferocious four legged animals. 
Take this challenge to see how well you know this mighty cat!
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As one of the five extant species in genus Panthera, Jaguar is the largest wild cat in America and the third largest cat species in the world after tiger & lion.
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Quick Fact
The Jaguar extends its range from Mexico through Central America going up to South America including countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica, etc.
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The well-muscled body of a Jaguar is pale yellow or reddish yellow to tan in color and the fur is covered with rosettes which may have one or several dots.
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Did you know?
Jaguars are not only excellent swimmers but also good hunters in the water. Instances of Jaguars crossing wide rivers have also been recorded.
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Often confused with the Leopard due to similar traits, the Jaguar is much bigger with short legs and a coat of rosettes which are larger, darker and have dots in them.
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Being an apex predator, the Jaguar relishes on anything that comes its way. Deer, Tortoises, Iguanas, Armadillos, Tapir and even predators like Caiman are its prey.
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Did you know?
After 14 weeks of pregnancy, the Jaguar gives birth to 2-4 cubs whose eyes open after two weeks and they stay with their mother for six months.
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An adult Jaguar grows up to 65-75 cm tall and is 3 Ft 8 inches – 6 Ft 1 inches in length from the tip of the nose to the tail. Its tail is the shortest of all the cat species.
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With an absolutely powerful jaw and a very fatal bite force, the Jaguar is known to attack its prey right through the temporal bones of the skull.
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Deforestation has decreased 50% of a Jaguar’s living habitat, which resulted in their population drop & they are now listed as ‘Near Threatened’ species in the IUCN Red List.
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