Jaguars And Leopards

Jungle cats can be tough to tell apart, but often it’s the spots that give an animal away. With leopards and jaguars, knowing where the animal lives can be a big hint as to which cat is stalking its prey. Telling the two animals apart is easy once we take a closer look. Jaguars are heavier than leopards and their features are unique when you take a good look at their heads. Amazing full-color photographs ensure readers don’t have to tell these magnificent animals apart!

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, and habitat of jaguars and leopards.

Jungle cats can be tough to tell apart, but often it’s the spots that give an animal away. With leopards and jaguars, knowing where the animal lives can be a big hint as to which cat is stalking its prey. Telling the two animals apart is easy once we take a closer look. Jaguars are heavier than leopards and their features are unique when you take a good look at their heads. Amazing full-color photographs ensure readers don’t have to tell these magnificent animals apart!

The jaguar is one of the most mysterious and least-known big cats of the world. The largest cat in the Americas, it has survived an onslaught of environmental and human threats partly because of an evolutionary history unique among wild felines, but also because of a power and indomitable spirit so strong, the jaguar has shaped indigenous cultures and the beliefs of early civilizations on two continents. In An Indomitable Beast: The Remarkable Journey of the Jaguar, big-cat expert Alan Rabinowitz shares his own personal journey to conserve a species that, despite its past resilience, is now on a slide toward extinction if something is not done to preserve the pathways it prowls through an ever-changing, ever-shifting landscape dominated by humans. Rabinowitz reveals how he learned from newly available genetic data that the jaguar was a single species connected genetically throughout its entire range from Mexico to Argentina, making it unique among all other large carnivores in the world. In a mix of personal discovery and scientific inquiry, he sweeps his readers deep into the realm of the jaguar, offering fascinating accounts from the field. Enhanced with maps, tables, and color plates, An Indomitable Beast brings important new research to life for scientists, anthropologists, and animal lovers alike. This book is not only about jaguars, but also about tenacity and survival. From the jaguar we can learn better strategies for saving other species and also how to save ourselves when faced with immediate and long-term catastrophic changes to our environment.

Joe and Mary Ann McDonald have traveled the world for over thirty years, creating incredible images of breathtaking places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. In this book, they have collected over two hundred of their favorite images of big cats from around the globe—from the majestic lions of Africa, to the powerful jaguars of South America, to the elusive tigers of Asia. The McDonald’s also share the stories behind the images, taking you alongside them through some of the most remote parts of the world and into the cultures and traditions of the people living in the midst of big cats. Whether you’re a travel buff, wild animal lover, or just obsessed with the ancestry of the small cat in your living room, the images and stories in this engaging book are sure to thrill!

"Discover the Majestic World of Big Cats in The Big Book of Big Cats" Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the wild world of big cats with The Big Book of Big Cats! This stunningly illustrated guide offers a comprehensive look at some of the world's most magnificent predators, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and snow leopards. With detailed animal profiles and captivating facts about each species, this book is the perfect addition to any animal lover's bookshelf. Whether you're a curious child or an adult seeking to expand your knowledge of the animal kingdom, The Big Book of Big Cats is sure to satisfy your thirst for information. From the fierce roar of the lion to the stealthy movements of the snow leopard, this book provides an in-depth exploration of each species' unique behaviors, habitats, and hunting techniques. You'll learn about the complex social structures of lions, the solitary lives of leopards, and the elusive nature of the snow leopard. Illustrated with stunning, high-resolution images, this book truly brings the majesty of these big cats to life. You'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the tiger's striped coat, the leopard's graceful movements, and the jaguar's powerful build. Written by best-selling non-fiction author Jenny Kellett, The Big Book of Big Cats combines fun facts with beautiful imagery. Kellett's passion for animals shines through on every page, making this book an engrossing and educational read for animal lovers aged 8+. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated big cat enthusiast, The Big Book of Big Cats is a must-have addition to your book collection. Don't miss your chance to explore the fascinating world of big cats and deepen your understanding and appreciation of these incredible creatures.

Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on jaguars! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about jaguars, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these powerful creatures.

A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story by wildlife ecologist Tyus D. Williams, following lions, cheetahs, tigers, panthers, mountain lions, and snow leopards over the course of one day.