Jaguar — Apex Predator of the Amazon | Complete Wildlife Guide

Discover the Americas' most powerful big cat in this definitive guide to the jaguar. From the flooded wetlands of the Pantanal to the dense Amazon rainforest, the jaguar reigns supreme as the apex predator of the Western Hemisphere. Sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec civilisations, this magnificent animal faces an uncertain future.

• Full species profile: biology, the unique skull-bite killing technique and swimming behaviour
• Range maps across 18 countries with the Jaguar Corridor Initiative
• Hunting strategies, diet of 85+ prey species including caimans and fish
• Jaguar vs leopard identification guide
• Ancient Maya and Aztec jaguar mythology and cultural significance
• Conservation threats: deforestation, conflict and illegal wildlife trade
• Best locations worldwide including the Pantanal, Belize and Argentina
• Photography guide for Pantanal boat safaris

Essential reading for wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, Amazon travellers and anyone captivated by the power and mystery of the jaguar.