The Comeback Cat

A mysterious shadow walks by a motion detected camera. This figure starts clawing and raking a tree. this is caught all on tape. This figure is actually a jaguar marking it's territory in the United States. To many humans this may be useless information. But really this is an amazing discovery for the animal kingdom and the human world. There has only been two sightings of Jaguars in Arizona since 1996. Before that many scientists thought these species of jaguar had become extinct. This jaguar was called Macho B until a scientist compared his markings to another Jaguar. He discovered that Macho B was actually Macho A from thirteen years ago.


I am really happy to know that the Jaguars are coming back. Even though their population size is unknown they are considered endangered species and protected by federal law. though they are sometimes killed for their fur coats.



Many humans often make the mistake of calling jaguars leopards. I can understand why humans and sometimes animals make the mistake of recognizing these animals as each other because they look so similar. Leopards are larger than jaguars, have black spots and are more adapted to climbing up trees. Jaguars on the other hand have a rosette pattern down their backs and sides. they also can climb trees but it is very difficult. Plus these big cats live on the opposite sides of the world, so it is unlikely that you will see them together.