that plants are as alive as any animal, simmering with intelligence, with sentience, with what truly seemed a kind of spirit. A jaguar scans for prey from the cover of tall grasses in the Pantanal.

Tacolina serves Baja California-inspired dishes, while Jaguar Room focuses on spirit-forward cocktails ... makeover with midcentury modern lighting, animal prints, plenty of deep red banquettes ...

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn’t your typical Valentine — he’s got paws, spots and a playful spirit. Meet Rojo, a 3-month-old jaguar cub who ...