Comparing Cats: A Discussion of Similarities & Differences

[Luipaard]

Not exactly a shocking result given the fact it was a 15 year old leopard and a jaguar weighing twice as much that would've been in the prime of its life if it were a wild one.

Quote:And there are people who unironically believe a leopard can put up a fight against a lioness or a much larger jaguar.

Because unlike lionesses, jaguars can overlap with leopards in size:

Mexican jaguars:

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Mexican jaguars from Yucatán Peninsula:

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Belizean jaguars:

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Guatemalan jaguars:

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"Much larger" jaguar really depends on the context (i.e.jaguar population). Reply