jaguars

Americas' apex felines

Jaguars is the plural of jaguar, a large spotted wild cat native to the Americas—the third-largest feline after tigers and lions.

The jaguar's distinctive rosette markings and powerful build make it an apex predator in Central and South American forests.

The Jaguars are also the NFL team based in Jacksonville, Florida: The Jaguars made the playoffs for the first time in years.

bigcat

predator

Organism that consumes others

apex · solitary · nocturnal · territorial · paws · claws · whiskers · mammal · wildlife · endangered

nfl

Jacksonville

Major Florida coastal city

gridiron · tackle · endzone · football · draft · playoffs · helmet · pigskin · blitz · interception

stealth

camouflage

Concealment through visual blending

  • prowlRoam stealthily
  • ambushSurprise strike from concealment
  • stalkPlant's vertical support

silent · lurk · shadow · concealment · sneak · furtive · covert · slink · creep · hunt

car

luxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

sedan · coupe · convertible · craftsmanship · heritage · elegance · prestige · performance · sleek · powerful

amazon

rainforest

Wet tropical woodland ecosystem

  • BrazilLargest South American nation
  • PeruPacific coast republic
  • tropicalOf hot, humid regions

canopy · biodiversity · ecosystem · habitat · indigenous · river · deforestation · fauna · flora · anaconda

Categories
Opposites
big cat species contrast

jaguarstigers

Large striped felines

lions · leopards · cheetahs · zebras · snow leopards

predator-prey relationship

jaguarsprey

Animal being hunted

capybaras · caimans · tapirs · deer · peccaries

wild vs domesticated felines

jaguarshouse cats

Domesticated feline companions

domestic cats · tabbies · kittens · lap cats · housecats

Phrases
Family

jaguar

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G