Jaguar

// Panthera onca  //

Long ago, the Indians had a legend of the jaguar. The jaguars dipped their paws in mud and dabbed it on their coats, and got their spots. The jaguar is an endangered species. The jaguar, like many other species, is part of the Kingdom Animalia. Kingdom Animalia is composed of mostly multicellular organisms. Multicellular means containing more than one cell. The jaguar belongs to the Animal Kingdom. The Animal, or Animalia Kingdom, contains organisms that are multicellular, and complex. No creature in the Animal Kingdom has a cell wall. They are all eukaryotic, meaning they have DNA inside a nucleus. All animals in this kingdom consume other organisms to gain energy. Organisms in the Animal Kingdom have special sense organs, have the ability to move around, and react to their environment. The jaguar fits every one of these requirements for the Animal Kingdom. The //Panther onca// also known as the jaguar is just one of the many carnivorous animals in the Animal Kingdom. The jaguar lives in the lowlands, forests, and jungles of Argentina, Patagonia, Amazon Basin, Belize, and northern Guatemala. It can reach up to 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length. The jaguar can weigh around 200 pounds. They have a special jaw and head that is used to piece the skull of their prey. Jaguars can live to be 22 years old. Monica Lauren  Amber   Pd. 1