1. The jaguar is the cat Panthera onca of South and Central America. The background of the coat is usually an orange-yellow in colour, with numerous rings or rosettes on the flanks and spots on the head and neck. It is possible to distinguish this cat from the related leopard by the presence of spots inside its rosettes. A condition known as melanism can create jaguars that appear entirely black (although the spots are still visible if one looks closely). These are known as panthers, but do not form a separate species.
The jaguar is the largest cat native to the Americas, and can weigh up to 140 kilograms. In one native South American language yaguara means "a beast that kills its prey with one bound"; our word jaguar is clearly derived from this term. Their habitat ranges from the rain forests of South and Central America to more open country, but they are rarely seen in mountainous areas. They are strong swimmers and climbers and often prefer to live by rivers and in wet regions.
Two Jaguars mating. Note the melanistic female. Image courtesy of David B. Jack, http://www.muratasystem.or.jp/~dbjack/main_page_english.htm
2. British automobile maker, famous for the Jaguar E-type. Owned by Ford Motor Company. Visit Jaguar Cars Web Site
3. A Video game console made by Atari. Link: Atari Jaguar.