Large felid native to the Americas, ranging from Canada to Argentina, known for its adaptability to diverse habitats and solitary behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse ecosystems including forests, mountains, deserts, and tropical regions across North and South America, with elevation ranges from sea level to 5,800 meters
Ecological Role
Apex predator regulating prey populations, maintaining ecosystem balance through selective hunting of ungulates and smaller mammals
Morphology
SKIN COATShort, dense fur, uniform tawny to grayish-brown coloration providing excellent camouflage in varied environments
LIMBS WINGSPowerful hindlimbs enabling jumps up to 5.5 meters horizontally, retractable claws for climbing and hunting
HEAD SENSORYTriangular head, large forward-facing eyes with excellent night vision, acute hearing, sensitive whiskers for spatial navigation
BODY STRUCTUREMuscular and agile, body length 1.5-2.75 meters, weight 29-120 kg, with powerful limbs and flexible spine enabling exceptional jumping and climbing abilities
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Shahzaib Damn Cruze
