There is only one species of jaguar, though scientists originally classified them into 9 subspecies. There are four specific regional types of jaguars with geographic differences only. Jaguars are ...

The jaguar, Panthera onca, also called el tigre, is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world, after the tiger and lion. It has been a symbol of power across the ...

A new study co-authored by Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) and partners has found novel evidence of wild male jaguars ...

Nestled in the heart of Belize, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to preserving its rich biodiversity. One of the most awe-inspiring inhabitants ...

Caption Though a generalist species, jaguars (Panthera onca) such as this one in the Caxiuana National Forest in Brazil are more likely to occupy sites farther from the edge of protected areas, which ...

Big cats have all manner of impressive skills, from being the apex predator to the ancestor of modern humans, to surviving in all manner of habitats. Now a jaguar has broken a record by swimming six ...

Ranches in Costa Rica occasionally overlap with jaguar and puma hunting areas, creating conflict that can sometimes be unavoidable. But with the help of conservationists, ranchers are now able to ...