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The jaguar is a large mammal that lives in the tropical rainforest. It has yellow or golden fur with black spots that help it camouflage in the forest. Jaguars have strong, muscular bodies, powerful jaws, and sharp claws that help them catch and kill prey. They also have long tails that help them balance when climbing or running. Jaguars are excellent swimmers and often hunt near rivers. They mostly hunt at night and eat animals like deer, monkeys, fish, and turtles. Jaguars are known for having the strongest bite of any big cat.