breeding habits
Jaguars are solitary much of the time, except during breeding. Not much is known about jaguar breeding behavior. It is believed they stay together only for courtship and mating which takes place over four weeks. Female jaguars are smaller than males who weigh up to a maximum 158 kilograms (about 350 lbs). After mating, the male returns to his home territory. After a hundred days or so (the gestation period), the female gives birth to one to four kittens which are spotted and blind. At birth, the young weigh about 1 kilogram (two pounds). Cubs spend much of their time with the mother, and at about six months begin to learn hunting skills from the mother as they accompany her while hunting. They stay with her for the first few years of life, reaching sexual maturity at about three years old