Which large cat of the Pantanal and Amazon is the biggest feline in the Americas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The jaguar [onça-pintada]
- Step 1: The jaguar has rosette spots and a powerful bite. Step 2. It is the third largest cat in the world. Answer: the jaguar. Why not the others: The puma, ocelot and margay are smaller.
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