lazy jaguar, zoo

This spotted cat most closely resembles the leopard physically, although it is usually larger and of sturdier build and its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger. While dense rainforest is its preferred habitat, the jaguar will range across a variety of forested and open terrain. It is strongly associated with the presence of water and is notable, along with the tiger, as a feline that enjoys swimming. The jaguar is a largely solitary, stalk-and-ambush predator, and is opportunistic in prey selection. It is also an apex and keystone predator, playing an important role in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating the populations of prey species. The jaguar has an exceptionally powerful bite, even relative to the other big cats. This allows it to pierce the shells of armoured reptiles and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of prey between the ears to deliver a fatal bite to the brain.

Direction Same location as last photo
Location Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, South America
Info F 4.8 1/80 ISO 80 with Canon PowerShot G9
Keywords 2009, Afterfate, Aftersleep, Animal, Bolivia, Cats, Jaguars, Lazy Hiker, Longest Journey, Mammal, Outdoor, Outdoor Photography, Santa Cruz, South America, Travel, Wildlife, Zoo
Continent South America Country Bolivia
State Santa Cruz Department City Santa Cruz
Weather Sunny Temperature Comfortable
Event Longest Journey Day Santa Cruz
Activity Santa Cruz Zoo Temp 7C
Tour Tupiza Tour Date 2009:10:27 13:57:47
Make Canon Model Canon PowerShot G9
Rating 3 Lens 7.4-44.4 mm
Flash Off, Did not fire Focal 44.4 mm
Exposure 1/80 F Number 4.8
ISO 80 White Bal. Auto
Metering Center-weighted average Compensation 0
Hyperfocal 63.93 m Latitude -17.7595166666667
Longitude -63.1859527777778 Altitude 418.9237968 m
File Size 2.4 MB
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