- This article is about the original incarnation. For the cyber version, see Jaguaro (Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase).
The Jaguaro is a half-ape/half-sabertooth tiger creature worshipped by a tribe of Amazonian natives on their sacred island. It was used as a disguise by Barney to hide his diamond mining operation in the Brazilian jungle.
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Physical appearance
The Jaguaro is a large creature with the body of a brown gorilla and the head of a black sabertooth tiger.
Powers and abilities
The Jaguaro was very strong, as shown when he ripped apart the bridge holding Shaggy Rogers and Scooby-Doo. He also had a loud shrieking roar to frighten anybody that got in it's way.
History
The Scooby-Doo Show
Season three
Barney unmasked.
Scooby-Doo and the gang were on a plane trip when a malfunction forced the pilots to make an emergency landing in the Brazilian jungle. The statue of the Jaguaro came to life and chased Shaggy Rogers and Scooby. After a chase, the Jaguaro fell over a waterfall. His costume came off and the Jaguaro was trapped. The Jaguaro was then revealed to be Barney who was using the plane to smuggle out the diamonds.[1]
Appearances
- The Scooby-Doo Show
- 308. Jeepers, It's the Jaguaro! (no lines)
Other versions
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
The Jaguaro was a tenth level boss along with the Creeper, Gator Ghoul, Tar Monster and Old Iron Face. He chased the two Scoobys until being knocked off the log flume.[2]
Notes/trivia
- Jaguaro is the Esperanto word for jaguar.
- Despite being the main antagonist of his episode, he does not appear much in it.
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