Jaguar (cubs)

Description:

The jaguar is a compact and well-muscled animal. Size and weight vary considerably: weights are normally in the range of 56–96 kg (124–211 lb). Larger males have been recorded to weigh as much as 160 kg (350 lb) (roughly matching a tigress or lioness), and the smallest females have low weights of 36 kg (79 lb). Females are typically 10–20% smaller than males. The length, from the nose to the base of the tail, of the cats varies from 1.2 to 1.95 m (3.9 to 6.4 ft). Their tails are the shortest of any big cat, at 45 to 75 cm (18 to 30 in) in length. Their legs are also short, considerably shorter when compared to a small tiger or lion in a similar weight range, but are thick and powerful. The jaguar stands 63 to 76 cm (25 to 30 in) tall at the shoulders. Compared to the similar coloured Old World leopard, this cat is bigger, heavier and relatively stocky in build. (information from Wikipedia)

Notes:

These 2 cubs were spotted at Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum. They were born on April 22nd, are both male, and have yet to be named. They are the first jaguars born at Tulsa Zoo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: After nearly 2,000 votes, the two furry felines have been named Kabah and Chac. Meaning strong hand and controller of rain and thunder, the Mayan names represent the cubs' region of origin. (information from the Tulsa Zoo website)