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Questions and Answers About Jaguars |
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| Where do jaguars live? | South America; Central America; southern USA Live in tropical forests, tropical grasslands, and seasonal forests. |
| How big do they get? | Body is 5 to 6 feet long; tail is 2 to 3 feet long. |
| How much do they weight? | 124 to 211 pounds |
| What do they eat? | predator: eats fish, turtles, tapirs, peccaries, deer |
| What are their enemies? | Humans: destroy their habitat |
| What do they look like? | strong, powerful cats; orange coat with "rosettes" (very dark circles with marks in the center) |
| How many babies do they have? | Litter of 1 to 4 cubs |
| Do they have any special skills? | Strong swimmers and enjoy water; climb trees, |
| Do they live alone or in groups? | Alone |
Resources:
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia. Washington, D.C.: National
Geographic Society, 2000.
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