The jaguar has a gigantic range. It extends from New Mexico to Argentina. Its copper-yellow coat makes it easy to identify. Indeed, it is covered with rosettes dotted with black spots, unlike the panther whose rosettes are empty. However, 6% of the population has a completely black coat. This color is the result of a genetic mutation that causes abnormally high production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the coloration of cells. A strict carnivore, it is the top predator of the Americas. Its powerful jaw allows it to pierce the skull of its prey such as the tapir, the caiman, the anaconda, and the turtle.
