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Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 03:58 PM Sep 2013

Listen up, y'all: Don't f*ck with Mick Jaguar (if you're squeamish about animals hunting, beware)

This is amazing. The strength and beauty of that cat are beyond words. I always, always, always feel bad for the prey, no matter what it is - but it's the way of the world, and I want jaguars to survive. Read the article - local wildlife officials know this male cat (hence the nickname Mick Jaguar), and yes his eye has been injured in the past (from territory fights, in all likelihood). Does not seem to slow him down one bit in his pursuit of food. A freaking caiman, people.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2412146/Brutal-moment-jaguar-stalks-ambushes-caiman-dragging-reptile-water-killing-it.html





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Listen up, y'all: Don't f*ck with Mick Jaguar (if you're squeamish about animals hunting, beware) (Original Post) Flaxbee Sep 2013 OP
M'kay In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #1
I can't believe no one else thinks this is absolutely fascinating Flaxbee Sep 2013 #2
Cool pics... Callmecrazy Sep 2013 #3
the jaguar swam with the caiman back across the water and hopefully finished it off quickly Flaxbee Sep 2013 #4
Jaguars are very strong. Callmecrazy Sep 2013 #5
I've heard that, about deer/antelope, etc. Such beautiful cats. Poor caiman :( Flaxbee Sep 2013 #6
I don't like any of the Crocodilia family. MicaelS Sep 2013 #7

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
4. the jaguar swam with the caiman back across the water and hopefully finished it off quickly
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 06:49 PM
Sep 2013

The power in those jaws must be phenomenal.

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)
5. Jaguars are very strong.
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 06:55 PM
Sep 2013

I've seen video of them hauling deer carcasses up a tree so as to eat without being disturbed.

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)
7. I don't like any of the Crocodilia family.
Thu Sep 5, 2013, 07:24 PM
Sep 2013

Not a one. So I'm glad to see this beautiful big cat eat one, instead of the other way around.

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