Although similar in appearance there is small distinct differences between Jaguars and Leopards

1. The jaguar is a species within the genus Panthera known as Panthera onca. A leopard is a species within the same genus of Panthera but is knows as Panthera pardus.
Although similar in appearance there is small distinct differences between these two mammals:
1. Jaguars are often found in the Americas (North, Central, and South) while Leopards are found in Asia (China and India) and Africa.
2. Jaguars are often slightly bigger than Leopards.