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Photograph by Steve Winter

Jaguars thrive on prey like red brocket deer, but they’ll make do with much less if they must. They’re known to eat more than 85 species of animals—including porcupines, birds, fish, lizards, turtles, armadillos, and monkeys—as well as the occasional avocado.

Camera: Nikon N90
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 28mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/2 @ f/8.5

Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Time of Day: 3:14 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Three SB26 flashes