Comparisons (continued)

Young

Leopards

Cheetahs

Jaguars

Cheetahs usually have 2 - 4 cubs in a litter.

Leopards usually have 1 - 6 cubs in a litter.

Jaguars usually have 2 - 4 cubs in a litter.

Diet

Cheetahs

Leopards

Jaguars

Jaguars eat prey that live on land and in water.

The cheetah basically eats prey that live on land.

The leopard basically eats prey that live on land.

Habitat

Cheetahs

Jaguars

Leopards

Jaguars live in parts of Mexico, and most of South America, including Uraguay and northern Argentina.

Cheetahs are mainly found in southern Africa, but they are also scattered thinly through the rest of Africa and reserves in Iran.

Leopards live in eastern and southern Africa, and parts of Asia, including India and Zambia.

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