From lions to cheetahs, the cat family consists of some of the most ferocious wild animals. Each of these species has its own distinct characteristics that set them apart from the rest. However, some of them, such as the leopard and jaguar, bear a close resemblance to each other making it hard to distinguish between them.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan has shared a post on Twitter asking users if they can spot the difference between a jaguar and a leopard. He posted a photo featuring the two animals with their backs facing the camera. "Let's see how many can identify. Which one of them is Jaguar and which one is Leopard? The pattern makes the difference, apart from other things," the officer wrote.
Lets see how many can identify. Which one of them is Jaguar & which one is Leopard. The pattern makes the difference, apart from other things. pic.twitter.com/C68YIlDKCC
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) November 28, 2022
In no time, the post gained traction as numerous users participated in the quiz.
"Left is a Leopard and on the right one is a Jaguar. The pattern of the rosette on Jaguar is larger and they are found in the Amazon jungles of South America. Secondly, they have a heavy head and are a bit larger than Leopards," a user wrote.
Left is Leopard and right one is Jaguar. The oattern if rosette on Jaguar is larger and they are found in the Amazon jungles of South America.Secondly they have a heavy head and are a bit larger than Leopards.
— Mohnis Khan (@mohniskha) November 28, 2022
Another said, "The left one is Leopard. The right one is Jaguar. The guess is based on my observation of leopards in zoos, not on patches. If it's not correct, I need to visit the zoo once again.
The left one is Leopard
— Sangamesh (@san2306) November 28, 2022
The right one is Jaguar
The guess is based on my observation of leapord in zoo, not on patches. If its not correct , I need to visit zoo once again.
Some seemed quite confident about their answers.
Left is leopard and right is jaguar. Larger rosettes and bulkier body will always imply that it is a jaguar.
— Subrahmanyam Samudrala (@Subrahm01101990) November 28, 2022
"The one on the right with bigger, bolder spots is a jaguar. The one on the left is a leopard," a comment read.
The one on the right with bigger, bolder spots is a jaguar. The one on the left is a leopard.
— LiveGiveGrow (@Sarassada) November 28, 2022
Many spotted the difference in the patterns between the two animals.
"I think it's easy to guess from the pattern. The second one is Jaguar. Not sure about other differences," a user wrote.
The one on the right with bigger, bolder spots is a jaguar. The one on the left is a leopard.
— LiveGiveGrow (@Sarassada) November 28, 2022
A person answered, “Left one is a leopard and the right one is a jaguar.
I think it's easy to guess from the pattern. The second one is Jaguar.
— Pradeep (@pradeepKarunadu) November 28, 2022
Not sure about other differences.
Meanwhile, a user asked, “What are the differences in their habits?”
What are the difference in their habits?
— Sophie (@sofi_mir) November 28, 2022
So, could you spot the difference?
