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Jaguar

The Jaguar is the largest Big Cat in the Americas, and has captured man’s imagination through the ages. Human activity has, however, also seen their numbers dwindle, and they no longer survive within 40% of their historic range.

40%

Jaguars no longer survive in 40% of their historic range.

50

It has been at least 50 years since there has been a Jaguar breeding population in the United States.

2

Jaguars are extinct in 2 countries.

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Jaguar

The Jaguar is the largest Big Cat in the Americas, and has captured man’s imagination through the ages. Human activity has, however, also seen their numbers dwindle, and they no longer survive within 40% of their historic range.

40%

Jaguars no longer survive in 40% of their historic range.

50

It has been at least 50 years since there has been a Jaguar breeding population in the United States.

2

Jaguars are extinct in 2 countries.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered

RANGE

HISTORIC RANGE
CURRENT RANGE

CAT CHARACTERISTICS

The Jaguar is an excellent swimmer and often hunts for prey in the water.
The Leopard’s doppelgänger, the Jaguar also sports fetching dark rosettes and solid spots. Dark Jaguars are commonly referred to as ‘Panthers’.
The tropics-loving Jaguar typically lives in the forest and is known for its strong jaws resulting in a bone-crushing bite.

FACT FILE

Range: Survive in 18 countries in Latin America, has been eradicated from 40% of historic range.
Health: Near Threatened, with calls to reclassify them as Vulnerable.
Main Threats: Habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting, human-Jaguar conflict, prey depredation.

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FOR BIG CATS?

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By focusing on how self-care and caring for nature are intrinsically linked, Catwalk strives to demonstrate that all our wellbeing is interconnected.

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