Jaguar+(Panthera+onca)

 - Jaguar
==﻿ - Scientific name: Panthera onca == ==﻿ - There are no nicknames, it is typically just referred to as a “Jaguar ” == ==** The jaguar is classified as a mammal ****. ** This species has a large body with fur decorated in tan rings including black spots inside the rings. Body parts such as the legs, head and tail contain smaller spots. The eating habits of a jaguar include other mammals, birds, fish and reptiles because the jaguar is a predator. Female jaguars give live birth to usually 2 cubs (but can have up to 4). Gestation takes about 100 days and after the cubs are born, they stay with there mother for about two years. == == == ==﻿  ** In the **** United States **, jaguars are thought to occur in New Mexico and Arizona. Another country where they are known to occur is Mexico. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, and San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge are some of the refuges where jaguars are known to exist. Jaguars are known to have a fairly large home range depending on factors such as; topography, habitat composition, prey base, and population dynamics. == ==﻿  Jaguars live in warm climate, near tropical savannahs or forests. This species is not known for migration. Jaguars live above ground and do not hibernate.They are predators that are very high up on the food chain == ==﻿ ** This species is endangered because of human developments that block habitats, for example, fences or highways. Jaguars are also hunted for various things, such as their fur. ** == ==﻿ Steps taken to protect the jaguar population include a 5-Year Review of 25 Southwestern Species and also include petitions in 1993 and 1994. Conservation plans have not been made to protect this species. There are not breeding programs to increase the jaguar population. ETWP has been an organization that has assisted in getting the word out about the endangerment of jaguars. ==

Works Cited
==US Fish & Wildlife Service [] ==