Deadly parasites thrive in the cat's habitat. If the jaguar is wounded, it could become exposed to infection. Um, no thank you! Avoiding face-offs means that the jaguar is less likely to get a cut that could become infected," also may be why the cat developed its jumbo-size jaws, which allow it to quickly knock out prey. A swift take down means less opportunity for infection-causing cuts. The jaguar's adaptations help it survive. But they also show how living things are shaped by their habitat. "We change our environment, Rabinowitz YAWN, says. But our environment. EAL also changes us. And
scientists aren't done learning about the relationship between the jaguar and its home. "We're still figuring out everything. And we can't wait to uncover more jaguar secrets"