Jaguar, the rare massive cat

This beautifully spotted huge cat was once found in a huge number in the American continent. But nowadays their population is under crucial threat due to intense hunting, habitat destruction and poaching and as a result it has turn into one of the rarest animals on the planet earth. We are telling you about the splendid Jaguar , the rare big cat which loves to reside in the tropical woodlands though they can also dwell in the dry forests and grasslands.

A thirsty Jaguar on a nearby water body

Presently the population of Jaguar in the United States specially in the states of Arizona, California , Louisiana , Mexico , New Mexico and Texas are listed endangered by the IUCN , the World Conservation. Occasionally Jaguars are also confused with Leopards but they can be recognized by their fur in tan and black colored rings and dots and some of the jaguars are also found in comprehensive black coat. The tails of the jaguars can be enhanced up to 30 inches whilst the adult jaguar can weigh up to 200 lb to 260 lb. One particular of the distinguished quality of the Jaguars is that they are quite very good swimmers and they like to consume fish, reptiles and amphibians. On the land the diet regime of the jaguars includes deer and other tiny mammals.

Black Jaguar : Wild photo © Sikaris

Like other big cats, in the breading season, the female jaguar attracts her male by advertising the typical urinary smell and roars in a specific vocalization. After the sexual mating the pair becomes apart from each and every other and the female jaguar may possibly give birth to 1 to four cubs in 1 time. Colour morphism is also widespread in the reproduction of jaguars.  The black and melanistic form of jaguar appears regularly with a ratio of six % from newly born cubs. Jaguars with melanism emerge completely black, but with a keen observation their spots can be examined.

The Jaguars are critically in danger as they are mainly hunted in order to get their precious coat. The other principal variables causing the growing decline in the population of Jaguar , the uncommon huge cat is deforestation and habitat loss. The natural disasters like hurricanes are also incredibly dangerous for the population of Jaguars. These days many conservation plans are becoming implemented in order to safeguard jaguars from elimination. As Jaguars are also listed in the umbrella species , it is the most critical to safeguard their habitat range since the salvation of their region will automatically make certain the conservation of numerous other species.