We have tried to discover who owns the copyright to this photo and have not been successful. We would happily acknowledge photographer or copyright holder if anyone has that information. Jaguars prefer heavy forest and swamps that provide cover and give them an access to water. Jaguars in the past have ranged from Southwestern to Southeastern United States. Today, they are only found in Arizona.
Jaguars are nocturnal, and are often unaccompanied.
Jaguars stalk their prey, sometimes for miles, until they ambush and kill them. The dead carcass is usually dragged to a safe spot before it is eaten. Jaguars live in the traditional den or in canyons. Jaguars were thought to be extinct throughout the U. S. until 1996. However, after two sightings, and a photo of the cat, government officials were forced to put jaguars on the endangered species list.