Are jaguars very closely related to pumas?

Jaguars and pumas are both part of the Felidae family, but they belong to different genera; jaguars are classified as Panthera onca, while pumas are classified as Puma concolor. While they share a common ancestor and exhibit some similarities, they are not considered very closely related in terms of their evolutionary lineage. Jaguars are more closely related to other big cats like lions and tigers, while pumas are more distantly related within the same family.