Meet a Jaguar.
A Jaguar is a big cat.
It has spots.
It can swim in the water.
See the mom.
A mom has cubs.
Words to know
- spots: dark dots
- cubs: baby cats
Facts
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Sources
- https://www.fws.gov/species/jaguar-panthera-onca
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/jaguar
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