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Do you like big cats? Then you’re in luck! We’re sharing 10 fun jaguar facts that are perfect for kids of all ages.
As an added bonus, we put the fun facts in two free coloring pages, so you and your kiddo can color as you learn.
Download here: Jaguar Facts Sheets
These facts about jaguars are ideal for little kids who are learning new vocabulary, and older kids who simply love learning about wildlife.
Jaguar Facts FOR KIDS
- The jaguar, scientific name panthera onca, is a large cat species with yellow fur and black spots.
- They are the third largest cats in the world and the largest cat species in the Americas.
- The name ‘jaguar’ comes from the indigenous word ‘yaguar’, which means ‘he who kills with one leap.’
- 50% of these big cats live in Brazil, while the rest live in nearby countries in Central and South America.
- Nowadays, jaguarS are found in habitats such as the Amazon basin and Central America, but historically they were found as far north as the Grand Canyon.
- After a gestation period of 100 days, female jaguars will give birth to a litter of two to four cubs.
- There are around 173,000 jaguars left in the world today.
- Their teeth are strong enough to bite through the hard shells of turtles.
- Their preferred habitat is the dense forest with lakes and rivers – they are strong swimmers!
- Jaguar cubs weigh about the same as a loaf of bread when they’re born.
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Jaguar Facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Jaguar Facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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Jaguar Facts Sheets
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