ADAPTATION NATION
So why is the jaguar so different from other felines? 0ver their four-million-year existence, jaguars have developed adaptations to help deal with unique challenges in their habitats. Forinstance, it's hard to chase prey through the forests where the cats live. That's why they creep right up to their target.
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 scien tists 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