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Tobasco Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jan 30 2003, 8:56 PM EST
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This is "Jezabelle".

She is a female Jaguar. Jaguars come from South America. She is 19 yrs old.

This spiecies is endangered. She eats fish, chicken, and horse meat. She weighs about 100lbs.

She isnt one of the really big cats, but is impressive and intimidating up close!

She was also born in captivity, but is considered VERY dangerous. Even zoo keepers that have known her for almost all her life cannot go into her display. She would attack and kill a human without hesitation.

A very beautiful, but extremely dangerous animal! I got this nice pic a few days ago.

Mag
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Lowman Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 4:54 AM EST
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Thanks for the description there, Marlin Perkins... Do you narrate for Wild Kingdom?? LOL.. J/K

Nice pic Mag... Beautiful animal !!

Low
jamesconnors Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 5:07 AM EST
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19yrs old! hey mag what is the typical lifespan for one of those cats?
Tobasco Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 5:27 AM EST
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James, I believe in the wild its about 15-20 yrs, Its a much tougher life out there. In captivity 20-25 yrs.
When these cats get old, It hard to hunt for food, in captivity they can live to a ripe old age because food is no problem.

Mag
jd1 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 5:52 AM EST
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Nice kitty...WOOF!
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 6:08 AM EST
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Beautiful animal!!!

What a great job your wife has!

Charlie
CJBully Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 7:16 AM EST
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Mag, If I someday make it out west I'd like to get an insiders view of the zoo. One problem with your narration, I thought jaguars were from Jacksonville?
Tobasco Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 8:12 AM EST
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CJBully, thats funny! If you are ever going to be out here, let me know. I'll see what can be done about a behind the scenes look at the Zoo. It's pretty cool!

Mag
ducati996 Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Jan 31 2003, 2:10 PM EST
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Hey, did you guys see that male elk beat the snot out of that moron that put elk lure on himself. It was on "When Animals Attack!!"..lol. I just about died laughing. His wife was video taping the event. Sorry for stealing your post, Mag, but I thought you could appreciate this humorous act.
RknRmnd Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Feb 1 2003, 1:54 PM EST
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What a beatiful animal. Aggressive yet subtle. Great Pic Mag..
RJ
pgatour00 Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Feb 1 2003, 3:26 PM EST
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Isn't it ironic that because the animal is so beautiful is exactly the reason why it is now endangered.

Killing animals for sport is something I will never understand.

-RT
smithbw Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Feb 2 2003, 12:53 AM EST
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Rob,

I agree with you 100%. That is an awesome creature.

Mag,

How about arranging a "Zoo Outing/Herf" in CA?

Just a passing thought...

Regards,


B
Tobasco Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Feb 2 2003, 10:01 AM EST
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smithbw

It sounds like cool idea, but I dont know if I can get a group behind the scenes. I can look into it. No promises, but it may be possible.

We do have a park which is connected with the zoo. Smoking is allowed in the park and the zoo.

An outdoor hurf/BBQ would be cool and we all could tour the zoo as others do. It may be a nice idea for the spring or summer!

There is a very good possibility that it could be done!

I will look into it. If enough people want to go it would be fun!


Mag
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