{"id":3696,"date":"2021-01-30T03:21:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T02:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-693453-2291131.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3696"},"modified":"2021-05-22T00:20:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T22:20:22","slug":"jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar vs. Leopard: What is the difference between Jaguar and Leopard?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jaguar vs. Leopard: It is common to confuse a jaguar and a leopard because of their similar physical appearances. You can found the most significant difference between jaguar and leopard appearance in their spots. The spots on a leopard have hollow spaces, whereas the spots of a jaguar feature internal spots as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660539b9e0334\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660539b9e0334\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#considering-jaguar-vs-leopard-definitions-for-understanding-them-better\" title=\"Considering Jaguar vs. Leopard definitions for understanding them better\">Considering Jaguar vs. Leopard definitions for understanding them better<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#what-is-a-jaguar\" title=\"What is a Jaguar?\">What is a Jaguar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#what-is-leopard\" title=\"What is Leopard?\">What is Leopard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#looking-at-the-leopard-and-jaguar-similarities\" title=\"Looking at the leopard and jaguar similarities&nbsp;\">Looking at the leopard and jaguar similarities&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#discussing-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-jaguars-and-leopards\" title=\"Discussing the strengths and weaknesses of jaguars and leopards\">Discussing the strengths and weaknesses of jaguars and leopards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#strengths-of-a-jaguar\" title=\"Strengths of a Jaguar\">Strengths of a Jaguar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#weaknesses-of-a-jaguar\" title=\"Weaknesses of a Jaguar\">Weaknesses of a Jaguar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#strengths-of-a-leopard\" title=\"Strengths of a Leopard\">Strengths of a Leopard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#weaknesses-of-leopard\" title=\"Weaknesses of&nbsp; Leopard\">Weaknesses of&nbsp; Leopard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#which-is-more-dangerous-leopard-or-jaguar\" title=\"Which is more dangerous: leopard or jaguar?\">Which is more dangerous: leopard or jaguar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#can-a-jaguar-mate-with-a-leopard\" title=\"Can a Jaguar mate with a Leopard?\">Can a Jaguar mate with a Leopard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#is-a-black-panther-a-jaguar\" title=\"Is a Black Panther a Jaguar?\">Is a Black Panther a Jaguar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#what-is-the-deadliest-big-cat\" title=\"What is the deadliest big cat?\">What is the deadliest big cat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#can-a-tiger-kill-a-jaguar\" title=\"Can a tiger kill a Jaguar?\">Can a tiger kill a Jaguar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#which-is-stronger-jaguar-or-panther\" title=\"Which is stronger: Jaguar or Panther?\">Which is stronger: Jaguar or Panther?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#what-is-the-difference-between-a-jaguar-and-a-leopard\" title=\"What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?\">What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#jaguar-vs-leopard-vs-panther\" title=\"Jaguar vs. Leopard vs. Panther\">Jaguar vs. Leopard vs. Panther<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#cheetah-vs-leopard-vs-jaguar\" title=\"Cheetah vs. leopard vs. jaguar\">Cheetah vs. leopard vs. jaguar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#comparison-video\" title=\"Comparison Video\">Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/jaguar-vs-leopard-what-is-the-difference-between-jaguar-and-leopard\/#the-bottom-line-major-jaguar-and-leopard-difference\" title=\"The Bottom Line: Major Jaguar and Leopard Difference\">The Bottom Line: Major Jaguar and Leopard Difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"considering-jaguar-vs-leopard-definitions-for-understanding-them-better\"><\/span>Considering Jaguar vs. Leopard definitions for understanding them better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-a-jaguar\"><\/span>What is a Jaguar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaguar is the third-largest cat in the world and the largest one native to the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-leopard\"><\/span>What is Leopard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leopard is a powerful big cat native to African and Asian continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking-at-the-leopard-and-jaguar-similarities\"><\/span>Looking at the leopard and jaguar similarities&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Both jaguars and leopards are members of the big cat club.<\/li><li>Though there is a considerable size difference between jaguar and leopard, they tend to be almost the same height. There is hardly a difference of just a few centimeters between them vertically.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both the animals have virtually similar colored fur with either golden or black (melanated) tones.<\/li><li>Both jaguars and leopards are great swimmers, with jaguars enjoying their time in water more.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"discussing-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-jaguars-and-leopards\"><\/span>Discussing the strengths and weaknesses of jaguars and leopards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"strengths-of-a-jaguar\"><\/span>Strengths of a Jaguar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Jaguars are known to face bigger predators like a lion or anaconda bravely, even in the opponent\u2019s habitat.<\/li><li>They are excellent swimmers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weaknesses-of-a-jaguar\"><\/span>Weaknesses of a Jaguar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Though Jaguars are capable of climbing trees while they prepare an ambush for their prey, they aren\u2019t as agile in doing so.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"strengths-of-a-leopard\"><\/span>Strengths of a Leopard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Leopards are one of the best tree climbers among the big cat family members. A part of their ability could be attributed to their long tails and slender bodies that help them achieve better balance while doing so.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are good swimmers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"weaknesses-of-leopard\"><\/span>Weaknesses of&nbsp; Leopard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Leopards are not as brave when it comes to a face-off with stronger and bigger animals like a hyena. They avoid such encounters at all costs.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-more-dangerous-leopard-or-jaguar\"><\/span>Which is more dangerous: leopard or jaguar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a stronger and muscular build, jaguars are more dangerous than leopards. They are known to attack the skull, and their single bite crushes the head of their prey instantly. At the same time, leopards prefer to attack the softer, aka the easier area of the neck to secure their prey in the first go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-a-jaguar-mate-with-a-leopard\"><\/span>Can a Jaguar mate with a Leopard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there have been reported hybrids of male Leopard and female Jaguar, widely known as Lepjag or Leguar. One more hybrid Jagulep, along with the term Lepjag, is often used regardless of the fact as to which breed is the male parent of the offspring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-a-black-panther-a-jaguar\"><\/span>Is a Black Panther a Jaguar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the melanistic Jaguar and Leopard are both called Black Panthers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-deadliest-big-cat\"><\/span>What is the deadliest big cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to attacking strategy, many consider Jaguars the strongest, with their ability to attack the hard skulls of the prey. Contrary to this, most of the other cats attack the softer belly or neck regions that require comparatively lesser strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the majority still consider Tigers as the deadliest cats than Jaguars owing to their weight of more than 400 kgs against the meager weight of 136 kgs of Jaguars. This difference gives an edge to the Tigers regarding the strength and force of the blow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-a-tiger-kill-a-jaguar\"><\/span>Can a tiger kill a Jaguar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With much stronger claws and exceptional fighting abilities, Tigers can easily kill a Jaguar. That said, there is always a chance that a Jaguar might escape at the right time by using his exclusive plus points: climbing trees or swimming through the water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-stronger-jaguar-or-panther\"><\/span>Which is stronger: Jaguar or Panther?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Panther can be a Jaguar or Leopard with melanism. They aren\u2019t two species. With a more muscular strength and the strongest bite force of all the big cats, Jaguars remain invincible, especially within their species. A melanated Jaguar or Leopard, i.e., a Panther, always faces strong competition from its cousin: Jaguar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-jaguar-and-a-leopard\"><\/span>What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Jaguar<\/th><th>Leopard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Habitat<\/td><td>Jaguars inhabit only Central and Southern America.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Leopards inhabit the Asian and African jungles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spots<\/td><td>The spots, aka the jaguar\u2019s rosettes, are larger and filled with a black area inside.<\/td><td>The rosettes of a leopard are tightly enclosed with hollow space inside.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tails<\/td><td>The tail of a jaguar is short at just 2 feet and 5 inches.<\/td><td>A leopard\u2019s tail is comparatively longer, measuring around 3 feet and one inch.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size and weight<\/td><td>Jaguars weigh around 100 kgs with some getting as big as 150 kgs. They are approximately 5 feet 6 inches long.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Leopards weigh around 70 Kgs. They are 5 feet 1 inch long.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build<\/td><td>Jaguars have a stocky and muscular body.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Though Leopards, too, have a compact body, they have a slender and longer look to them.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The shape of the head<\/td><td>Jaguars\u2019 head shape is broader, rounder, and larger with less prominent facial features.<\/td><td>Leopards\u2019 head shape is small and angular with defined cheekbones and jawline.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preys<\/td><td>With the strongest bite force, Jaguars easily prey on anaconda, caiman, and sea turtles.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Leopards aren\u2019t adept at preying on hard skins. This makes them prey on animals like antelopes, monkeys, wild pigs, wild goats, and deers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"jaguar-vs-leopard-vs-panther\"><\/span>Jaguar vs. Leopard vs. Panther<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Panther is not a separate species, but a melanated jaguar or leopard is called a panther. The excessive melanistic color differentiates a panther from the rest of the jaguars and leopards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cheetah-vs-leopard-vs-jaguar\"><\/span>Cheetah vs. leopard vs. jaguar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheetahs are not big cats like leopards and jaguars. They have longer hind legs and spine, allowing them to take a longer stride than the other two. Cheetahs are the fastest known land animals. Their spots are bolder and do not form rosettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-538x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jaguar vs. Leopard: discover their Differences, Similarities, as well as their Pros &amp; Cons. We also will answer some of your frequently asked questions and find which is stronger.\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-538x1024.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-768x1463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-806x1536.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-1075x2048.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart-788x1501.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jaguar-vs-leopard-Comparison-Chart.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-video\"><\/span>Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What are the Difference Between a Jaguar and a Leopard - Comparison and Hidden Facts\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F8fQ4dwAGtw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>What are the Difference Between a Jaguar and a Leopard &#8211; Comparison and Hidden Facts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-bottom-line-major-jaguar-and-leopard-difference\"><\/span>The Bottom Line: Major Jaguar and Leopard Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaguars and leopards might appear similar at a glance, but you can notice many differences when observed closely. Jaguars are bulkier with less prominent facial features, whereas leopards are lighter with a well-defined jawline. If you are in the American continent, you will probably find a jaguar, whereas leopards are found mainly in the Asian and African continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar vs. Leopard: discover their Differences, Similarities, as well as their Pros &amp; Cons. 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