Looking for Big Cats Big cats are found around the world. T ey live in many types of habitats. Tigers are found the farthest north. T ey live in China and Siberia.
Jaguars are found in Central and South America. T ey live in rain forests. Lions live on the plains of central and southern Africa. Some live in Asia. Leopards are the most widespread of all the big cats. T ey are found in Africa and Asia.
Wherever they live, big cats face one problem. Human populations are growing. T ey take over the land. Big cats have fewer places to live. T is can lead to confl icts between people and cats.
6 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
Where to Find
This map shows the ranges of jaguars, leopards, lions, and tigers.
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jaguar
“Jaguar” comes from the Native American word “yajuar.” It means “he who kills with one leap.”
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