Philadelphia Zoo Black Jaguar in Big Cat Falls

This beautiful black jaguar in the Zoo's Big Cat Falls is elegant, regal, and powerful looking.

I wonder what would have happened if the glass that separated him from me hadn't been there ...

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• Philadelphia Zoo
• zoos
• Big Cat Falls
• cat
• cats
• black jaguar
• jaguar
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• March
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[muzofan]

you can see he is unhappy in zoo

[ZooVisitorMM]

@muzofan No, actually, I don't see that at all.

[muzofan]

@ZooVisitorMM maybe you need some glasses?:)

[ZooVisitorMM]

@muzofan No, I don't think so. I believe when zoo animals are unhappy, they show it in many ways. They usually don't look healthy. They don't respond well to their keepers. They hide from public view. They appear frightened or nervous. They don't eat or sleep well. And so on. This jaguar is healthy. He eats well, He responds well to his keepers. He stays in view, even when the Zoo is crowded. He explores his exhibit. He is relaxed, yet alert. So, in my opinion, he is happy.

[pixelTRE]

It's like a house cat on steroids

[ZooVisitorMM]

@pixelTRE That's an interesting description!

[spsmonktoo]

Sometimes, simple is best. Just show the animal at its most natural. No frills. Just

sheer animal majesty. What an extraordinary animal. Well done! Thanks!

[mgnyg46]

Whatta magnificent beast!

[muzofan]

Power

[mhytbuster52]

my favorite animal.

[adiblaze19]

When he looked at the camera, I farted out loud. Those eyes are so scary.

[TheKonrad1984]

Jaguars are the big cats which are not afraid of nothing and the smartest big cat.

[0engima0]

magistic.

i want one.