Decorative Wall Fans :: Jungle Lord

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The jaguar is one of the largest felines in the world, third after the tiger and lion. Of all the felines in the Western Hemisphere, it ranks as number one in terms of size and power. The jaguar lives across regions of Mexico, Central America and South America. The mannerisms and characteristics of the jaguar are most closely related to the tiger, and both enjoy water and swimming. Jaguars are mainly solitary creatures that stalk and ambush their prey. They have a very strong jaw and perhaps the strongest bite of all the cat family. The bite of a jaguar is so powerful, that it can pierce reptile shells. Even more unusual, the jaguar uses its bite for a unique killing method that involves crushing the skull of its prey for a deadly blow to the brain.

Jaguars range in size from 120-210 lbs and females are usually 15% smaller than males. The jaguar is generally well-muscled, short and stocky, making it good at crawling, climbing and swimming. It is not uncommon for the jaguar to hunt prey 3-4 times its size. The coat of the jaguar is typically yellow, black or reddish-brown and covered with spots called "rosettes." About six percent of the jaguar population develops a condition known as "melanism." This usually causes the jaguar to have an all-black coat, giving the cat its stealthy, sleek look. People often refer to this type of jaguar as a "black panther", although it is the same species as jaguars that do not have all-black coats.

The jaguar is a popular symbol in present-day culture. It is the name of a luxury car brand, an NFL football team, the national animal of Guyana and the name of a Mexican national soccer league team. Overall, it remains an icon of power and beauty.