jaguar inside cage zoo
The jaguar is the largest South American cat. It is powerfully built. It has a large broad head, barrel chest and short massive legs. Its colouration varies from light yellow to reddish-brown, and pales to white or light buff on the underparts. The coat is covered with characteristic dark spots. The spots on the head, neck, limbs, and the underparts are large black blotches, whereas the shoulder, back and flanks have spots forming large rosettes that enclose one or more dots. Melanistic (all black) individuals are common and the spots on such animals can still be seen in certain light. It varies (regionally) in size, weight and length. Generally, the head and body is m with a tail length of 45 - 75 cm. Male jaguars weigh 90 - 120 kg, whereas females are smaller weighing 60 – 90 kg.
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