Ocelot - Wikipedia
WEBThe ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg (15 and 34 lb) on average. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita.
11 O-mazing Ocelot Facts - Fact Animal
WEBIn the jungles and twisted mangrove forests of South and Central America, there’s a majestic, camouflaged hunter. Smaller than a lynx, this cat stalks its prey using incredible night-vision and a strong sense of smell. This is the ocelot, and its dappled, spotted jungle fur has been the theme of local tribal legends and mythologies for generations.
Ocelot - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBQueen of the Jungle – Female ocelots are called “queens,” and male ocelots are called “torns.” A group of ocelots is known as a “clutter,” or a “clowder.”
The Ocelot: 20 Surprising Facts Revealed - Discover Walks Blog
WEBJan 28, 2024 · The ocelot is a wild cat of medium size that lives in thick jungles in Central America, Mexico, and South America. The primarily nocturnal predator, which has a striking coat speckled with gold, hunts fish, birds, reptiles, and small mammals in the dark.
Ocelot | Wild Cat Species, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Ocelot, (Felis, or Leopardus, pardalis), spotted cat of the New World, found in lowland areas from Texas southward to northern Argentina. The short, smooth fur is patterned with elongated, black-edged spots that are arranged in chainlike bands.
Ocelot - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Ocelots have become a major success story for conservation efforts. The Ocelot is a medium-sized small cat that is native to the jungles of South America. The Ocelot is also known as the Painted Leopard due to the beautifully distinctive markings on its fur as it displays dark rosettes, along with spots and stripes.
Ocelot Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis): a medium-sized cat found from southern Texas to northern Argentina. Kingdom: | Animalia. Phylum: | Chordata. Class: | Mammalia. Order: | Carnivora. Family: | Felidae....
Ocelot - Rainforest Alliance
WEBSep 16, 2023 · Ocelots have been hunted since the ancient Aztec civilization. The highly prized, distinctive coat is an incentive to poachers. Their numbers continue to diminish today because, along with demand for fur, they are trapped for the exotic pet trade. Deforestation combined with direct human threats put the ocelot on the Endangered Species List in ...
Ocelot - National Geographic
WEBThese largely nocturnal cats use keen sight and hearing to hunt rabbits, rodents, iguanas, fish, and frogs. They also take to the trees and stalk monkeys or birds. Unlike many cats, they do not ...
Ocelot - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized wild cat that was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The association of the ocelot with humans dates back to the Aztec and Incan civilizations; it has occasionally been kept as a pet.
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