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Why do jaguars bite the skull of the prey?

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Why do jaguars bite the skull of the prey?

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01-13-2018, 11:40 AM

I've also been thinking... connecting some dots perhaps the jaguar's generally chunky and stout physique ties in with the extra emphasis on its killing bite? Because the prehostoric saber-tooth cats also tended to have very stocky bodies. Also the clouded leopard is said to come in second after the jag in regards to musculature and lb 4 lb strength, and it also has a very well-developed set of jaws and canine teeth (the longest relative to body size among all felids). This seems to be a trend among felines - perhaps when tackling larger prey a very powerful upper body and forearms are needed to wrestle then hold it more firmly in place in order to deliver a more precise killing bite...
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