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The Jaguar is often confused with another well known feline called the Leopard. Though both of these cats, have a similar brownish/yellow base fur colour which is distinctively marked with dark rosette markings. The jaguar can be distinguished by the presence of small dots or irregular shapes within the larger rosette markings, a more stocky and muscular body and a shorter tail. It is these magnificent beasts which have ruled the jungles of North and Latin America who are facing a very grim fate. They are facing possible extinction. An article in the New Scientist addresses this issue and illiterates a solution. Many countries such as Brazil have established National parks in which Jaguars populations as well as their habitat can be conserved. Such areas protect against poaching and other human related disturbances, allowing the species to thrive and survive changing their present grim destiny. In this essay we will explore more about this marvellous creature’s lifestyle, reasons for threats on its survival, and new techniques by conversationalists to maintain the species. Jaguars also known by their scientific name of Panthera onca once spanned from the southern states of the USA down to the tip of South America, now centres