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'''Jaguars''' are large, predatory cats found in the forested areas of [[North America|North]] and [[South America]]. | '''Jaguars''' are large, predatory cats found in the forested areas of [[North America|North]] and [[South America]]. | ||
In the | ==History== | ||
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a jaguar's range stretched from the present southern [[United States]] to northern [[Argentina]], but is extinguished in several parts of this region today. In the United States, for example, it has been extinct since the beginning of the 20th century, but possibly still occurs in Arizona. When [[Hunting|hunting]], they typically approach slowly and carefully, before pouncing upon their prey. Once their quarry is immobilized, a jaguar bites directly into their skull to pierce the brainstem or sever the spinal column, providing the feline with an effective killing method.{{Fact|March 2020}} | |||
Within the species, color {{Wiki|Polymorphism (biology)|morphs}} regularly occur. Most commonly, this results in melanistic jaguars, which are informally referred to as black panthers. Due to genetic mutation or albinism, white jaguars also appear, though they are rarer and tend to be more aggressive. | Within the species, color {{Wiki|Polymorphism (biology)|morphs}} regularly occur. Most commonly, this results in melanistic jaguars, which are informally referred to as black panthers. Due to genetic mutation or albinism, white jaguars also appear, though they are rarer and tend to be more aggressive.{{Fact|March 2020}} | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], jaguars were hunted by various people, among which was the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]]. After killing and skinning them, Edward could sell their pelts for a profit or use them to craft specific [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag outfits|outfits]]. | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], jaguars were hunted by various people, among which was the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]]. After killing and skinning them, Edward could sell their pelts for a profit or use them to craft specific [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag outfits|outfits]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:ACP Treasure Finger Ring.png|thumb|150px|An Aztec cast [[gold]] ring featuring a jaguar]] | |||
Given their historical distribution, jaguars have featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including those of the [[ | Given their historical distribution, jaguars have featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including those of the [[Maya]]ns and [[Aztec Empire|Aztecs]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | |||
The '''Redingote Up!''' [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag achievements|achievement]] could be earned by crafting the hunter outfit, which required the pelt of a white jaguar. When worn, said outfit reduced the detection range of all animals in the vicinity. | |||
The feline pelt outfit could be crafted after acquiring the pelt of a regular jaguar, though the outfit sported no advantages, being purely aesthetic. | |||
Jaguars could be found in [[Príncipe]], despite the species being native to the American continent. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
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Jaguars are large, predatory cats found in the forested areas of North and South America.
History
In the 18th and 19th centuries, a jaguar's range stretched from the present southern United States to northern Argentina, but is extinguished in several parts of this region today. In the United States, for example, it has been extinct since the beginning of the 20th century, but possibly still occurs in Arizona. When hunting, they typically approach slowly and carefully, before pouncing upon their prey. Once their quarry is immobilized, a jaguar bites directly into their skull to pierce the brainstem or sever the spinal column, providing the feline with an effective killing method. [citation needed]
Within the species, color morphs regularly occur. Most commonly, this results in melanistic jaguars, which are informally referred to as black panthers. Due to genetic mutation or albinism, white jaguars also appear, though they are rarer and tend to be more aggressive. [citation needed]
During the early 18th century, jaguars were hunted by various people, among which was the pirate Edward Kenway. After killing and skinning them, Edward could sell their pelts for a profit or use them to craft specific outfits.[1]
Given their historical distribution, jaguars have featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including those of the Mayans and Aztecs.[2]
Behind the scenes
The Redingote Up! achievement could be earned by crafting the hunter outfit, which required the pelt of a white jaguar. When worn, said outfit reduced the detection range of all animals in the vicinity.
The feline pelt outfit could be crafted after acquiring the pelt of a regular jaguar, though the outfit sported no advantages, being purely aesthetic.
Jaguars could be found in Príncipe, despite the species being native to the American continent.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)