Leopards and jaguars are both big, beautiful, spotted cats. They are both members of the Panthera genus and belong to the family Felidae. They might look very similar but there are some differences that make it easier to tell them apart in the wild.
Jaguars are heavier and larger than leopards. They can weigh up to 250 pounds, while a male leopard usually tops out at 175 pounds. Jaguars also have shorter legs and a broader chest than leopards. They are also very good swimmers and can hunt in water. They are one of the few big predators that thrive in aquatic environments and are known for hunting anacondas, caimans, and large fish.
Both cats are ambush hunters, painstakingly stalking their prey until they can make a sudden attack. The leopard can run faster than the jaguar, but they both are incredibly powerful and can take down prey much larger than themselves with a single bite.
Another difference is that leopards typically hunt smaller animals like springbok or impala, while jaguars target larger mammals and reptiles. They are more likely to stalk and ambush their prey and kill it with a suffocating bite to the throat or neck. They are also strong climbers and often drag their kills up into trees to keep them safe from scavengers.
The other major difference is that jaguars are more brave when it comes to facing off with other species that are bigger than them. While leopards might shy away from a fight with a lion or hyena, a jaguar will boldly stand its ground and even kill a large caiman or anaconda.
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