Size: Cheetahs are typically smaller than jaguars. Male cheetahs weigh between 40 and 75 kilograms (88 and 165 pounds), while female cheetahs weigh between 35 and 45 kilograms (77 and 99 pounds). Jaguars, on the other hand, are much larger. Male jaguars weigh between 56 and 96 kilograms (123 and 211 pounds), while female jaguars weigh between 43 and 63 kilograms (95 and 139 pounds).
Body shape: Cheetahs have long, slender bodies with long legs and a small head. Jaguars, on the other hand, have more muscular bodies with shorter legs and a larger head.
Coat: Cheetahs have a golden-yellow coat with black spots. Jaguars have a tawny-brown coat with black rosettes.
Tail: Cheetahs have a long, thin tail with a black tip. Jaguars have a shorter, thicker tail with a black tip.
Habits: Cheetahs are diurnal animals, meaning they are active during the day. Jaguars are nocturnal animals, meaning they are active at night.
Habitat: Cheetahs live in grasslands and savannas. Jaguars live in rainforests and swamps.
Diet: Cheetahs are carnivores and primarily eat gazelles, impalas, and wildebeest. Jaguars are also carnivores and primarily eat deer, tapirs, and peccaries.
Speed: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world, capable of speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per hour). Jaguars are not as fast as cheetahs, but they can still reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour).
Lifespan: Cheetahs have a lifespan of 8 to 12 years in the wild. Jaguars have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years in the wild.
Conservation status: Cheetahs are listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Jaguars are listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.