difference between CHEETAH & JAGUAR.?

Answer 1

Cheetah
The Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world running up to 70 mph
The cheetah is smaller than other big cats, measuring 44 to 53 inches long with a tail length of 26 to 33 inches
Cheetahs usually weigh 110 to 140 pounds
Estimated population is 9,000-12,000 in the world
Once roaming Africa and Asia, they are now confined to parts of eastern and southwestern Africa

Jaguar
The Jaguar is the largest of the American members of the cat family
Habitat ranges includes the Americas: TX, NM, CA, CO, AZ, Amazon rainforests
Threats include increasing loss of habitat, declines in prey, high cub mortality rates and conflict with ranchers
Approximately 1,000 animals left worldwide

Answer 2

Structures of the hyoid apparatus, the pharynx and their topographical positions in the lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah and domestic cat were described in order to determine morphological differences between species or subfamilies of the Felidae. In the lion, tiger and jaguar (species of the subfamily Pantherinae) the Epihyoideum is an elastic ligament lying between the lateral pharyngeal muscles and the Musculus (M.) thyroglossus rather than a bony element like in the cheetah or the domestic cat. The M. thyroglossus was only present in the species of the Pantherinae studied. In the lion and the jaguar the Thyrohyoideum and the thyroid cartilage are connected by an elastic ligament, whereas in the tiger there is a synovial articulation. In adult individuals of the lion, tiger and jaguar the ventral end of the tympanohyal cartilage is rotated and therefore the ventral end of the attached Stylohyoideum lies caudal to the Tympanohyoideum and the cranial base. In newborn jaguars the Apparatus hyoideus shows a similar topographical position as in adult cheetahs or domestic cats. In adult Pantherinae, the Basihyoideum and the attached larynx occupy a descended position: they are situated near the cranial thoracic aperture, the pharyngeal wall and the soft palate are caudally elongated accordingly. In the Pantherinae examined the caudal end of the soft palate lies dorsal to the glottis. Differences in these morphological features between the subfamilies of the Felidae have an influence on specific structural characters of their vocalizations

Answer 3

The differance between a cheetah and a jaguar is that a Jaguar is they live in differant locations. The Cheetah lives in Africa. The Jaguar lives in South America. Hope this is helpfull!

Answer 4

Cheetahs have a long black line under their eyes that jaguars and leopards to not have. Also a jaguars markings are circles with a black dot in the middle of each circle whereas a cheetahs markings are just solid black spots. Cheetahs are sleeker and more streamlined for extreme speed. Jaguars sacrifice a bit of speed, are not as sleek, for power and strength.

This first link you should see the long, black line on its face. This second link you will see a jaguar and no long black line under its eye. Although I don't see the classic circles with dots in the middle I described. Perhaps that is just most jaguars but not all of them. Also with cheetahs I think if it is male or female that will make a difference in whether or not it has that long black line. But even so, at least a 50% chance for easily distinction.

Edit: Hold up. I found a better picture of a jaguar here: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Djaguar%26fr%3Dyfp-t-501%26toggle%3D1%26cop%3Dmss%26ei%3DUTF-8&w=600&h=450&imgurl=img1.travelblog.org%2FPhotos%2F4890%2F17707%2Ff%2F79716-Jaguar-0.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelblog.org%2FPhotos%2F79716.html&size=69.4kB&name=79716-Jaguar-0.jpg&p=jaguar&type=jpeg&no=12&tt=701,994&oid=86f9341d04d465ce&ei=UTF-8

You have to scroll down a bit to see it. I don't feel I was crystal clear here. Jaguars do not and never have those long black lines under their eyes and cheetahs very frequently do. You may have gotten that but I didn't feel I was clear.

Answer 5

Cheetahs have tear lines. Theyr black lines starting on the corners of their eyes and ending at the bottom of their mouth. their spots are just dots kinda like polka dots. Leopards and jaguars have very similar prints but a jaguar has a dot in the center of each circle and a leopard dosnt. also a jaguar is fuller or bigger and has a bigger head. a leopard is thinner so a jaguar is like a leopard but looks like he just had a huge dinner or is on steroids hahaha.

Answer 6

lots of differences-(like night and day)
-Cheetahs prefer the open savannah, they are active mostly during the day and rely on their phenominal speed and sharp eyesight to catch prey and escape danger. Because their claws are non-retractible they cannot climb trees very well and so have little use for them.These solidly spotted cats do not like to eat anything they did not kill themselves and live only in africa.
-the Jaguar is a robust, dappled, noctournal cat from central and south America. They are excellent climbers, and very efficient ambush hunters-stealthy, adaptable, and oppurtunistic.

Answer 7

Think of a cheetah as a greyhound. It's has a slight light weight body with a small head and long limbs, just like a greyhound it is built for speed. The spots are exactly that, small black spots of pretty uniform size. There are also black 'tear-marks running from the corner of each eye to the mouth.

http://www.pkunk.net/~pkunk/images/cheetah-3.jpg


Jaguars are very heavily built in comparrison; they are more like a rottweiler! Muscular and with a massive head the 'spots' of a jaguar are actually 'rosettes' of various sizes.

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Djaguar%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-501%26x%3Dwrt&w=600&h=450&imgurl=img1.travelblog.org%2FPhotos%2F4890%2F17707%2Ff%2F79716-Jaguar-0.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelblog.org%2FPhotos%2F79716.html&size=69.4kB&name=79716-Jaguar-0.jpg&p=jaguar&type=jpeg&no=13&tt=701,994&oid=86f9341d04d465ce&ei=UTF-8

Answer 8

ChEEtaH:
1. ReLIes oN RunNINg DurINg HuNTiNg
2. Has SmalLEr sPoTS
3. DOes NoT/RarElY CLimBS TrEES
4. liVEs In GRAssLanDs
5. HaS A SMAll VOiCe

JAgUar/PaNTher/MoUNtain LioN:
1. Has LArgEr SpoTS
2. CaN LivE IN TiGhT AReAS
3. HaS A DeePer aNd BroaDEr vOiCE
4. COMmOnLY CliMBs TreES
5. DoEs Not UsuALLy ChasE Its Prey

Answer 9

Cheetah
Lives in Africa
Has black spots on the body
Cannot retract its claws
Slim,tall,light,faster
It does not growl,more like weak bark
It behaves like a dog but looks like a cat.
Black lines on either side of the nose is a distinctive mark.
Jaguar
Lives in South America.
Sturdy,shorter,heavier,can climb tree
Has rosettes instead of spots
Similar to leopard of Asia,Africa
It is a true cat.

Answer 10

quite a lot... a totally different species. Now if u were comparing the jaguar and the lepoard, I'd say not a lot of difference at all!!