Jaguars are the largest big cats in the Americas and the third-largest in the world, tr…

Jaguars are the largest big cats in the Americas and the third-largest in the world, trailing only tigers and lions. Known scientifically as Panthera onca, these powerful predators are easily recognized by their compact, muscular bodies and beautiful rosettes—rosette-shaped spots with smaller dots inside that provide perfect camouflage in their dense rainforest habitats. Unlike many other domestic and wild cats, jaguars absolutely love the water and are exceptionally strong swimmers, frequently