International Jaguar Day grew out of a regional effort launched in 2018 to protect jaguars and the habitats that connect their populations. For a closer look at this big cat, start with its coat.
Many jaguar rosettes have a small dark spot inside. Jaguars are also strong swimmers and can hunt in and around water. If you’re comparing big-cat photos, zoom in on the flank and see how many of those dots you can find tucked inside the rings.
About the observance
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/world-days/international-jaguar-day
More about the featured species
https://www.wwf.org.uk/gowild/amazing-facts/awesome-animals/spotting-pattern