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12-27-2020, 09:20 PM( This post was last modified: 12-27-2020, 09:21 PM by Balam )
Since the information on weights and measurements for Llanos jaguars in recent times is so scarce, I'd thought I'd share this one case of a female cub that was rescued in the department of Vichada, Colombia, after being held illegally by a civilian. From: RESCATE Y MANEJO DE FAUNA SILVESTRE EX SITU EN COLOMBIA: ESTUDIO DE CASO DE UN JAGUAR (PANTHERA ONCA) EN LA ORINOQUÍA COLOMBIANA:
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"It was determined that the age of the animal was of around 6 months, showed really good body condition, without external markings, with a height of 70 cm and a weight between 25-30 kg. This animal was fed likely with meat, crushed bones and fish"
More pictures of her, named Yahui:
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Due to her age when she was rescued, it's likely that a jaguar like her would triple in mass by the time she reaches her prime, at around 7 years of age. 80-90 kg in weight would be an accurate estimation by that time, imo.
The alleged shoulder height is very exceptional if accurate, but I'm skeptical of the methodology used to gather that number, it seems too large for a female cub of that age.
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