What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?

So, what are the differences between a jaguar and a leopard? How can you tell them apart? Jaguar vs leopard meme2. Body structure. The jaguar is stockier and more muscular than the leopard, with a compact body, a broader head and powerful jaws. read more

By Staff1 | April 20, 2015 at 10: 45 pm | No comments | Blog, General | Tags: big cat, black jaguar, black leopard, exotic cat, exotic pet, jaguar, leopard, rescue, The Wildcat Sanctuary, wild cat Having two big cats here at The Wildcat Sanctuary that are both black means people are always getting them confused. read more

Jaguar ‘“ if you are in South America, Central America, Mexico, or very select parts of the southern United States, chances are you are seeing a jaguar. It is exclusively a New World cat. Leopard ‘“ lives in the Old World. read more

If a leopard and jaguar stood side by side, you’d notice certain key differences in overall body type as well. By comparison, leopards are much slimmer creatures with longer limbs and tails. Whereas jag chests are barrel-shaped, leopard torsos look rather sleek. read more

By Staff1 | April 20, 2015 at 10:45 pm | No comments | Blog, General | Tags: big cat, black jaguar, black leopard, exotic cat, exotic pet, jaguar, leopard, rescue, The Wildcat Sanctuary, wild cat Having two big cats here at The Wildcat Sanctuary that are both black means people are always getting them confused. read more