Jaguars

Jaguars are found in a number of places, Mexico,Central America, and South America. They live in habitats like rainforests ,deserts, and grasslands. They are the third largest cats in the world. They can grow to be 8 foot long, and weight 100 These cats have spots on them to help them sneak on their prey. They eat turtles, capybaras, tapirs, and deer. Female Jaguars can give birth in 100 days. They can give birth to 2 or 3 or 4 cubs in a given litter The name Jaguar comes from the Native American word Jaguar, which means ‘he who kills with one leap’.Their fur is usually tan or orange with black spots, called “rosettes” because they are shaped like roses.They can live to be 12 to 15 years old in the wild. Adult Jaguars weigh between 45.