Habitat

• Jaguars live in the rain forest in south America. They roam alone through the forest. Jaguars sleep on tree branches.

Diet

• Jaguars are meat eaters. They hunt at night. Jaguars use sharp claws and strong teeth to kill prey. They eat wild pigs, deer, and other large land animals. Jaguars also catch fish.

Body

• Jaguars are large wildcats they have yellow or black fur with black spots. Jaguars weigh between 100 and 250 pounds (45 and 113 kilograms).

Life cycle

• Jaguars only come together to mate. Females give birth to one to four cubs. Cubs stay with their mother for two years. Jaguars live 12 to 15 years in the wild.

Fun facts

• Jaguars are born blind. Their eyes open two weeks after birth. Jaguars see better at night then during the day. Unlike most cats, jaguars swim very well.

Glossary terms

• Cub-a young jaguar • Mate-to join together to produce young• Prey-an animal hunted by another animal for

food• Rain forest-a thick area of trees where rain

falls almost ever day• Wildcat-a wild member of the cat family

Citation information

• Jaguars. www.pebblego.com

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