Interesting Facts About Jaguars, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

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Interesting Facts About Jaguars, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

It would strange if someone hasn't heard the name of the speedy and fierce Jaguar. And I'm not talking about the famous car brand! The jaguar is considered one of the fastest animals on earth and it is actually a kind of cat. Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica has the honor to publish the fact that they, along with parts of Guatemala, are the only places where Jaguars live. The jaguar is the 3rd largest feline after the Tiger and Lion. Jaguars have also featured prominently in Mayan and Aztec mythologies.

You may get confused distinguishing a Jaguar from a leopard as it is also spotted and has almost the same characteristics, but the jaguar is longer and studier than any leopard or tiger. Jaguars are commonly found in dense forest, however, they may also be found in different types of forests and even in open land. Whatever the place is, it is mandatory that the place has water around because Jaguars, just like other felines, love swimming.

The way Jaguars hunt is very similar to what Tigers hunting in National Geographic or channels like this, look like. Jaguars are basically stalk predators, meaning that they will stalk their food first, ambush with integrity and then will look for the opportunity to attack with fierce speed.

The way Jaguar's hunting technique is very adventurous and thrilling. If you have ever seen Tigers hunting in National Geographic or similar channels, you can find the similarity. Jaguars are basically stalk predators, meaning that they will stalk their food first, ambush with integrity and then will look for the opportunity to attack with fierce speed. They have developed an exceptionally powerful bite with strong teeth that can even pierce the shell of armored reptiles!

They bite directly the scull of their prey delivering a fatal blow to their brain. Don't get the feeling that Jaguar is harming other animals and is bad because they certainly aren't. On the contrary, they are playing an important role in stabilizing ecosystem and regulating the population of prey species.

Many species' numbers are declining day by day, and Jaguars are one of them. Even the beauty of such creatures didn't stop them from getting extinct. However, Corcovado National Park is still proud to hold onto these beautiful creatures on earth and is giving them the opportunity to survive. While international trade of jaguars is prohibited, the cat is still regularly killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers.

About the Author

Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, has been living in Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for over 10 years. She has traveled here extensively. Now loves organizing vacations to this amazing part of the world, having first hand experience of all the places with her family. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!