Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Jaguar vs Lion

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Jaguar

Jaguar

Panthera onca

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Lion

Lion

Panthera leo

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Size

Jaguar

Jaguar

0.76 m

Human

1.75 m

Lion

Lion

1.2 m

JaguarLion
Weight56–96 kg120–250 kg
Length1.12–1.85 m1.4–2.5 m
Height63–76 cm0.9–1.2 m
Top Speed80 km/h80 km/h
Lifespan12–20 yrs10–16 yrs
Gestation93 days110 days
Offspring1–4 1–6
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusNear ThreatenedVulnerable
Activity PatternCrepuscularCathemeral
MigrationSedentaryResident
HabitatRainforest, Wetland, Grassland, Savanna, ForestSavanna, Grassland, Woodland
RegionsSouth AmericaAfrica
FamilyFelidaeFelidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora