Jaguar Poster LARGE

Panthera Onca
 
Native to South America the jaguar’s shape and pattern have permeated the culture world wide. Though smaller than the lion and the tiger the jaguar is very powerful and has the strongest bite force of any cat alive today. Stout canine teeth and a robust build allow the jaguar to exploit a wide range of foods and habitats. Unlike most cats who are aimed at the throat, the jaguar’s conical canine teeth and wide head allow it to deliver a crushing bite to the skull. The pattern of the jaguar has permeated our cultural imagery and can be recognized across the world. In its native range the jaguar is a force that creates stability and balance in the ecosystems it inhabits. Today the jaguar and the forested spaces that it inhabits are under threat. Climate changes, negligent land use, wildlife trade and poaching are dismantling webs of interactions that sustain life on OurPlanet. 
 
May the spirit of the jaguar, grace your presence and inspire you to be a force for a greener, wilder, sustainable future.