Los jaguares son conocidos como depredadores supremos de la selva tropical, pero hay mucho m s por descubrir sobre estos magn ficos felinos grandes. Este t tulo de no ficci n para secundaria ofrece a los lectores una mirada profunda al comportamiento de caza, la dieta carn vora, la anatom a musculosa y los h bitats amenazados de estos poderosos felinos solitarios que acechan. Tambi n se destacan los esfuerzos cr ticos de conservaci n de especies y la compleja relaci n del jaguar con los humanos a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo su importancia cultural antigua y la resoluci n de conflictos modernos. Fotograf as cautivadoras y datos intrigantes se acompa an de recuadros informativos, un glosario completo, bibliograf a seleccionada, sitios web relevantes y un ndice. Jaguars are known as apex predators of the rainforest, but there is much more to discover about these magnificent big cats. This high-school nonfiction title gives readers an in-depth look at the hunting behavior, carnivorous diet, muscular anatomy, and threatened habitats of these powerful, solitary stalking felines. Also featured are critical species conservation efforts and the jaguar's complex relationship with humans throughout history, including ancient cultural significance and modern conflict resolution. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by detailed sidebars, a comprehensive glossary, selected bibliography, relevant websites, and an index.
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