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Mammals
Jaguar
Panthera onca
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 12-15 years
- Weight
- 56-96 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is a carnivore species found in Central and South American rainforests. It typically lives 12-15 years, weighing around 56-96 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the jaguar: Jaguars have the strongest bite of any big cat.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.