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The third largest felid, Jaguar is an incredible animal. The most active and vigorous of the big cats, it is designed for tremendous strength and agility. It is a versatile cat and perhaps the most 'complete' predator in family felidae. A resident only of the Americas, the reclusive Jaguar holds a high place in local folklore and big cat analyzes owing to his prolific predation. Despite the outside resemblance with the leopard, the Jaguar is more muscular and compact - with weight ranging from 275-350 lbs for the males, the females being roughly 15% lighter. Length ranges between 1.61-1.85 metres. Significant size variations are however observed in the species depending on the habitat of the animal, with the smallest Jaguar recorded at 80 lbs!

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Pathera Onca, the Jaguar is the only New World Mammal amongst the four big cats of the Panthera genus. Ancestry is shared with the other big cats, with the closest genetic resemblance being to the leopard. Chromosomal analysis suggests the species originated somewhere between 300,000 to 500,000 years ago. Three subspecies are generally recognized based on geographic distribution - the Peruan, Mexican and Paraguan Jaguar.

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Coloration is usually yellowish, with variations towards red and black. The coat is covered by rosettes having a pattern unique to each individual. Stark color variations do exist, with some Jaguars being totally black or white. The former are often incorrectly referred to as 'black panthers'. Appearance varies also on the habitat of the animal. Usually denizens of the dense forests have darker coats to aid them in conditions of low lighting, whereas Jaguars of relatively open plains have a lighter coloration to assist in their camouflage. These animals are also considerably bigger than their jungle counterparts since they have to tackle larger prey animals.

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With powerful limbs, rounded skull and a robust physique, the Jaguar is a study in strength. Pound for pound it is one of the strongest land mammals. Its jaw strength goes unrivaled amongst all big cats. The great strength in canines and jaw bones has in fact enabled the Jaguar to practice a mode of killing most frightful among all predators of land - whilst capable of the usual neck bite and strangulation technique of big cats - the Jaguar prefers to kill its prey by a bite through its skull! The devastating bite is delivered between the ears of the prey as its teeth pierce the skull to enter the brain. The caiman is hunted in this manner as is the tortoise whose shell is cracked with ease by the great cat. At times the Jaguar may prefer to crush the cervical vertebrae or simply kill by a tremendous blow from its paw.

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At stalking, Jaguar has no peer. Designed for stealth and a powerful pounce, Jaguar is considered as the best ambush hunter in all of animal kingdom. Its remarkably silent approach towards prey is simply incredible to watch. The other outstanding feature is its terrific hunting prowess in water. With a prey base from baby alligators to fish, Jaguar's aquatic hunting abilities are the best among land predators. Yet another remarkable weapon in the Jaguar's arsenal is the superb climbing ability of the heavily muscled cat - that enables it to prey on surprised monkeys and birds and carry prey as big as cattle to tree tops to avoid rising flood levels, using its great strength.

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Territorial and solitary animals, adults meet solely for courtship. Mating continues year round and after a gestational period of three and a half to four months, two to four cubs are born. The females are highly protective of the defenseless young and roar frequently to warn other animals away. Maturity is reached at two years of age, by which time Jaguars are able to hunt on their own and establish their territory. Lifespan is the longest among big cats with ranges of up to 15 years in the wild and 25 years in captivity.

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The range of the Jaguar in the wild is declining owing to deforestation. Numbers are also decreasing due to escalating conflicts with poachers and ranchers. However the species is not threatened yet and there is encouraging news for the future with flourishing of the eco-tourism industry and strict conservation policies gaining ground in parts of the Americas, ensuring future hope for the magnificent apex predator of the Amazon!

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Playing in the South division of the AFC in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the newer additions to the league. They joined only as recently as 1995, at the same time as another expansion team, the Carolina Panthers. If you are planning to attend a game at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium then you should be sure to wear the latest Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys so that your support can be clear for all to see.

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The first season that the Jaguars played featured many great players in their team that would end up contributing to the achievements over the next few years. Individuals such as James Stewart, Tony Bocelli, Mark Brunell, and Jimmy Smith helped the club reach four consecutive play offs.

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As the Jaguars were a completely new team they had no history to draw on for the design of their kit and logo. Unfortunately there was some disagreement initially with the Ford motor company, owners of Jaguar cars which also featured a leaping jaguar as their motif. A compromise was reached resulting in a new logo depicting a snarling jaguar head with a teal colored tongue. There is a rumour that the color teal was chosen as a slight to the Carolina Panthers who use a teal design heavily in their uniforms. As recently as 2009 the logo was revamped resulting in today's design which is much simpler and straightforward.

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At the same time as the last logo change there were also alterations made to the kits. The latest style features a teal or white jersey with a black trim and gold numbers. The pants are white and the helmets are black. On the sleeves of the jersey is a prowling jaguar. In fact the Jacksonville Jaguars were the first NFL team to use a two tone border on their lettering and numbers which is now common.

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For their home games the team usually play in their white jerseys. This is common for clubs that are based in the hotter parts of the country. It also gives an advantage in so much that the visiting team is forced to play in darker colors that absorb more heat. When playing away matches the Jaguars mostly use their teal colored uniforms.

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Of course there have been occasional changes to this pattern. For example in the 2008 and 2004 seasons the Jaguars utilized the teal jerseys for every home match. There was also a black jersey brought out in 2002 though this was rarely used.

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Though their history is short the Jacksonville jaguars are already showing the potential to become one of the greatest NFL franchises. By choosing a supporter's jersey you can be sure that you are contributing to your team in a number of ways. Not only will you be giving moral support you will also be helping the club's balance books and in turn allowing them a greater purse to shop for talent.

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