Indian myth tells how the jaguar got his spots. They believe he daubed his coat with mud with it's paws. Their color ranges from rusty red to a paler more golden shade. The rosette markings on it's body resemble a paw print. In the middle of the back, there is a row of black spots that usually blend into a solid black line.
Black jaguars are common.
Rarely sighted, the jaguar remains a highly feared and respected creature of the wild.