- Ocelot - Wikipedia
The 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
- Ocelot | Wild Cat Species, Habitat Diet | Britannica
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 (Leopardus pardalis) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
Ocelots have both solid and open dark spots which sometimes run in lines along the body The back of the ears is black with a central yellowy white band Solid black spots mark the head and limbs There are two black stripes on the cheeks and one or two transverse bars on the insides of the forelegs
- 11 O-mazing Ocelot Facts - Fact Animal
Ocelots are the largest of the small hunting cats of the Americas, and they have a voracious appetite to match They’ve got some interesting adaptations for jungle living, and do quite well for themselves as long as they have a connected habitat to occupy
- Ocelots in Texas | The Nature Conservancy
Ocelots, similar in size to a bobcat, can grow up to 3 5 feet long and weigh up to 35 pounds Their distinctive “op-art” pattern features chainlike streaks, spots, blotches and rosettes
- Ocelot Facts and Pictures | National Geographic Kids
Although the cat is twice the size of an average house cat, ocelots are prey for harpy eagles, pumas, jaguars, and anacondas Ocelots are nocturnal, meaning they're most active at night They
- Ocelot - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Seeing spots: An ocelot is a small cat from the New World It ranges from the very southern region of Texas all the way to northern Argentina in South America The ocelot has one of the most beautiful fur coats in the world
- Ocelot Facts | Big Cat Rescue | Wild cats in the wild: Our mission . . .
During the early 1960’s to mid-1970’s, the ocelot was the spotted cat most heavily exploited by the fur trade Some estimates suggest that as many as 200,000 animals were taken annually for this purpose
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