Jaguar Toy

The third largest feline in the world, the jaguar is the only member of the Panthera genus native to the Americas. They can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and throughout Central America. Their primary habitats include rainforests, swamps, and wooded areas.

History: Symbolically, jaguars are very important to many south American cultures. For example, in the Aztec civilization jaguars were seen as the rulers and warriors of the wild, and the Aztecs honored their best warriors by naming them jaguar knights. Similarly, the Moche culture of Peru used the image of the jaguar to depict power, and often included portrayals of them in their art.Scientific Name: Panthera oncaCharacteristics: Although jaguars look very similar to leopards, theyre actually more like tigers in terms of their behavior. Painted and designed to be as lifelike as possible, this jaguar toy figurine contains a wealth of knowledge for wildlife enthusiasts!Size: Standing 2 inches tall and 4.5 inches long, this jaguar toy figurine is a bit smaller than a soda can resting on its side.The Jaguar is part of the Wild Safari Wildlife collection.All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.

The jaguar is the largest cat in the New World, and this fearsome hunter can take down just about any prey it wants. Its the only cat in the Americas that is capable of roaring.

• History: Though native to Central and South America, the jaguars ancestors originally migrated from a land bridge that connected Asia to North America. Jaguars once roamed over large areas in the extreme southwestern United States, but now very few jaguar are known to venture north of the Mexican border, and its overall numbers are declining. It is currently listed as near threatened in its remaining range. In many Pre-Colombian cultures, the jaguar is seen as a spiritual creature of immense power.
• Scientific Name: Panthera onca
• Characteristics: The largest big cat found in the Americas, the jaguar is brilliantly spotted with black rosettes that are quite striking when out of its natural environment, but actually help this feline blend in with its native habitat as it prowls for its prey. This expertly painted jaguar toy model accurately reflects this pattern with exacting detail.
• Size: At 4 inches tall and 10 inches long, this jaguar toy figure is as tall as a soda can and nearly as long as a standard ruler.
• The Jaguar is part of the Wild Wildlife collection.
• All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.