Jaguars are the largest big cats in the Americas, celebrated for their powerful build and striking spotted coats. While they are mostly solitary, mothers are fiercely protective of their cubs. A female jaguar typically gives birth to one to four cubs, which are born blind and entirely dependent on her care. In the first few months, the cubs remain hidden in a secure den, nourished by their mother’s milk and closely watched at all times. As they grow stronger, she patiently teaches them essential

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