Could Jaguars Survive In Africa Among Lions And Hyenas?

Could Jaguars Survive In Africa Among Lions And Hyenas? Other Related Videos: Could Tigers Survive In Africa Among Lions? -    • Could Tigers Survive In Africa Among Lions?   Why isn't TIGER the KING OF THE JUNGLE? - LION VS TIGER -    • LION VS TIGER - Who is The King?   10 Animals that Could Defeat a Lion -    • 10 Animals That Can Defeat a Lion   Why are some Tigers White? -    • Why are some Tigers White?   Why TIGERS don't Live in Groups Like LIONS? -    • Why TIGERS don't Live in Groups Like LIONS?   Jaguars are the only big cat in the Americas and the third biggest in the world after tigers and lions. These powerful cats were worshipped as gods in many ancient South American cultures, and representations of the jaguar show up in the art and archaeology of pre-Columbian cultures across the jaguar’s range. The word 'jaguar' comes from the indigenous word 'yaguar', which means "the killer which overcomes its prey in a single bound". The Jaguar is a compact and well-muscled animal. Rainforest jaguars are generally darker and considerably smaller than those found in open areas, possibly due to the fewer large herbivorous prey in forest areas. Jaguars grow to be about 1.6 – 1.8 meters (5.3 – 6 feet) in length and stand about 67 – 76 cm (27 – 30 inches) tall at the shoulders. On average, Jaguars weigh around 36 kilograms (80 pounds) but larger specimens have been recorded as weighing 131 – 151 kilograms (288 – 333 pounds). Historically, these cats ranged from virtually the entire South American continent, all the way to the southern half of the United States. Fossilized remains of jaguars have been found in Missouri, dating back to the Ice Age. As recent as the early 20th century, jaguars could be found as far north as the Grand Canyon, and as far west as Monterey, California. Currently, jaguars have been restricted to a fraction of their previous range. Jaguar populations in the United States are now virtually nonexistent, with only a few sightings in the past decade or so. Their current range stretches from Mexico to South America, but that range is highly fragmented. This means that jaguar populations have large spaces between them where no jaguars are found. This fragmented habitat prevents jaguar populations from breeding with one another and reduces genetic diversity. As you can see, jaguars are extremely strong cats and have amazing qualities. But can they cope in Africa, among lions, hyenas and many other powerful animals? ➽Consider to subscribe:    / @factsmachine   ➽Audio: www.bensound.com, YouTube Audio Library ➽Narrated by: Zach Brown ➽Contact: [email protected] #Jaguar #Lion #Africa