Spanish Name: Jaguarundi

Size: The Jaguar is up to 8 feet long, including its tail, and can weight as much as 300 lbs(140 kg).

Life span: 15 years

For more information see:
 

• Report written by  Javiera 
• Revised by Thomas Newberg.
• Revised by Chris Melas.
• Revised by Vicente Casas.
  

Predators: The jaguar doesnt have many predators exept poisonos snakes that take them by suprize, but the jaguars worst predetor is the human

Adaptations:  As a defense mechanism the coat of the jaguar blends in with the lights of the jungle.  The jaguar is an animal that likes to be alone.  Jaguars are excellent swimmers and  be found near rivers.
 

Interesting Facts: The Jaguar is the largest species in the cat  family. Despite its heavy build, the jaguars movement are rapid and agile, and it is an excellent climber.  It captures fish by dangling its tail in the water unfeeling around in the water until it finally grasps onto a fish. This animal doesn't usually attack people unless it is bothersome and loud or if it is just very hungry. 
 

Bibliography: Lewington, Anna. Atlas of the Rain Forests. Austin, Texas: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1997.
Rodriguez, Felix. Fauna. Pamplona: Salvat S.A.de Ediciones, 1979. 
Alderton, David. "Jaguarundi" www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=54 26 Mar. 2003                      <http:/www.google.com./search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=Felis+yagouaroundi+life+span&spell=1

http://www.math.ucla.edu/~jimc/imgtest/jaguar.jpeg

members.tripod.com/JaguarLady35/ eating_.htm

Reasearch done by Juan Camilo Gonzalez and Coco Utz.