Can jaguars survive in Africa's forests?

It is another story in Africa where the big cats (leopards and lions) are the top predators, and are ambush predators. How big a difference this makes, I don't know. The environment is important. Savannah will be difficult terrain. Most jaguars do not have good camouflage for that environment. read more

Lastly and most significantly most areas of Africa have significantly higher concentrations of humans, many of whom would themselves prey on a valuable animal like a big cat. So possibly, but doubtful as to breeding populations, and likely with dire consequences for all concerned. read more

African game will be harder to catch. North American game is normally hunted by people and wolves. That makes it easier for the jaguar which is an ambush predator. It is another story in Africa where the big cats (leopards and lions) are the top predators, and are ambush predators. How big a difference this makes, I don’t know. read more

Jaguars can reach up to six feet in length—from their nose to the tip of their tail—and stand up to three feet tall at the shoulder. The average male jaguar weighs about 120 pounds, but some individuals can weigh as much as 300 pounds. read more