jaguar (Panthera onca) (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Though a generalist species, jaguars (Panthera onca) such as this one in the Caxiuana National Forest in Brazil are more likely to occupy sites farther from the edge of protected areas, which is reflective of specific factors including hunting and prey scarcity in areas accessible to humans. Credit (Image courtesy of the Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring Network) Usage Restrictions Must credit the Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring Network. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.