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JAGUARS

Meet the most powerful feline of the Americas: the jaguar, symbol of strength and mystery.

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Meet the mighty jaguar, the largest cat in the Americas and the third-largest in the world. Known for its golden coat covered in black rosettes, this powerful predator roams from Mexico to Argentina.  In Costa Rica, they are seen as symbols of power and guardians of the rainforest. Though still present in protected areas, jaguars are a near-threatened species, and keeping their forest homes safe helps them thrive in the wild.

PANTHERA ONCA

Jaguars belong to the cat family Felidae, and their scientific name is Panthera Onca.

Silhouette of three sitting cats in a row.

They usually have babies once a year: two to four cubs at a time.

HABITAT

Map showing historic and current range of a species in the Americas with light and dark green shading.

POWER BITE

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Their jaws can crush a turtle shell!

NIGHT VISION PRO

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Jaguars have special reflective layers in their eyes that let them see clearly in the dark, giving them excellent night vision for silent hunting under the  moonlight.

LARGEST IN AMERICA

The jaguar is the third-largest big cat after the tiger and lion, but the largest in the Americas.

Silhouette comparing human size to big cats: jaguar, tiger, lion with weight and length details.

BLACK PANTHERS

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Some jaguars are completely black; these rare ones are called Black Panthers.

If you look closely, you can still see their spots shining in the sunlight.

GOLDEN ROSETTES

Close-up of leopard print with black spots on tan background.

Their beautiful spots help jaguars blend perfectly into the forest shadows.

Each rosette pattern is unique: just like a fingerprint!

POWERFUL PREDATOR

Silhouettes of various animals including monkey, boar, deer, crocodile, snake, and lizard.

Jaguars eat a variety of prey: from deer and peccaries to turtles, fish, and even caimans. Their strong jaws let them bite through shells and bones with ease!

SNEAKY HUNTER

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Jaguars wait in silence and pounce in one powerful jump. They can hunt across territories that range from 25 to 100 km², stalking their prey with incredible precision.

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The jaguar’s roar is one of the most powerful sounds in the wild — short, sharp, and unforgettable.

ROAR-WORTHY MOMENTS

Witness the quiet strength and elegance of Nico and Sama, our resident jaguars at Diamante. From peaceful naps under the trees to powerful gazes that command attention, every image captures their untamed beauty and spirit.