Spot the Difference! Cheetah vs. Leopard vs. Jaguar CHEETAH Guepardo Spots: Solid black dots no rosettes Build: Slim, long-legged, built for speed Face: Distinct black tear marks from eyes to mouth Size: 6794 cm tall Up to 65 kg Habitat: African grasslands LEOPARD Spots: Rosettes rose-like spots, no center dot Build: Stocky, powerful, great tree climber Size: 6070 cm tall 3790 kg Habitat: Africa & Asia forests, mountains, savannas JAGUAR Spots: Rosettes with inner dots Build: Very muscular with a broad jaw strongest of the three Skill: Excellent swimmer Size: 6376 cm tall 5696 kg Habitat: Rainforests & wetlands of Central and South America