Panthera onca, or the jaguar, is a beautiful and mysterious feline. Its dramatic orange, yellow, and black spotted coat match perfectly with its intense eyes. It has incredible grace and elegance, as well as immense importance. Continue reading to learn how you can help yourself and the human race by helping jaguars. The jaguar is a top predator and keystone species (Nogueira, J., 2009). It plays a role in the ecosystem essential for maintaining the health and existence of many other species, and the health of the ecosystem itself (Nogueira, J., 2009). It also occupies a niche that is so important that if it goes extinct, we humans will feel the negative impact in our economies and livelihoods.