Cheetah Vs Jaguar Vs Leopard

The cheetah, leopard and jaguar are three of the most popular big cats in the world. They’re very similar to each other in many ways, but they differ in shape and size. All of them have spots or rosettes; they’re all predators that hunt at night; they’re all native to Africa (except for the leopard), South America or Asia; and they have similar diets consisting mostly of meat. But there are some differences between these cats that set them apart from one another:

Leopard

A leopard is the largest of these cats, and it is also the slowest. Leopards have spots, and they are found in Africa, Asia and parts of the Middle East.

Leopards are generally solitary animals that don’t have many predators. However, cheetahs can catch a leopard if they really want to!

Unlike jaguars and leopards, cheetahs can run faster than 60 mph (97 kph). They hunt alone or as part of a small group; but cheetahs usually hunt at night when their prey can’t see them coming!

Jaguar

Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas. They are also the only big cats that can climb trees, swim, and have a spotted coat.

Jaguars are very strong animals; they can drag an animal that is over twice as heavy as themselves back to their den. They also have one of the strongest bites of any cat relative to their size and weight. A jaguar can bite down with 2-3 times more force than a large dog could! This strength combined with their sharp teeth makes them very dangerous predators. They have been known not only to crush skulls but to eat prey whole!

Cheetah

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour, but it can only maintain this for short periods of time. Cheetahs are also the smallest of all big cats and have non-retractable claws like dogs. These features help them with their speed and jumping abilities.

The main difference between cheetahs, leopards and jaguars is in the shape of their bodies.

Cheetahs, leopards and jaguars are three very similar animals. They all have a long tail which is used for balance when running. They also have sharp teeth that they use to hunt for food.

The main differences between them are in the shape of their bodies:

• Cheetahs have a slender body, with thin legs and long thin tails as well.
• Leopards are larger than cheetahs but have a stocky build with thick legs, short tails and thick necks (the part between the head and shoulders).
• Jaguars may be the largest of these big cats at up to 6 feet(1.8 meters) in length—about half that of lions—but they’re still relatively compact compared with other large cats such as tigers or lions due to their shorter skulls and smaller canines relative to their overall size

This is what makes each animal unique. While leopards and jaguars are both cats in the Felidae family, they have differences that make them unique. The cheetah is a member of the big cat family and its closest relative is the panther or puma. The difference between these three animals can be seen in their body type as well as their behavior patterns which we hope this article helped explain!