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 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Overview. Ground colours of the short fur of the ocelot, varies from creamy, or tawny yellow, to reddish grey and grey. The underside of the body, tail, and insides of the limbs is whitish. Rather more blotched than spotted, the chain-like spots are bordered with black.
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.
Texas A&M-Kingsville scientists seek to restore wild ocelot …
Oct 10, 2024 · Texas is home to the last populations of the U.S. ocelot, with fewer than 100 breeding ocelots now living in a very small part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife ...
Endangered Ocelots May Be Expanding Their Range in Texas
Apr 26, 2024 · Now, ocelots are federally endangered, with an estimated 100 wild individuals remaining in the United States. Their range has dwindled, too: The tawny-colored creatures —which can be twice the...
Ocelots in Texas | The Nature Conservancy
Ocelots were once found across much of the Lone Star State, but today, fewer than 100 of these wild cats are thought to survive in the United States, roaming between south Texas and Mexico.
Ocelot - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The 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.
Ocelot - National Geographic
Discover more about this gorgeous cat. Learn how these efficient predators make short work of their unfortunate prey.
Ocelot - International Society for Endangered Cats (ISEC) Canada
Ocelots Leopardus pardalis are one of the more beautiful feline species. Their coat is short and soft, forming two whorls on the shoulder, the hairline on the neck being directed towards the crown. Ground colour varies from whitish or tawny yellow to reddish grey.
Ocelot Facts and Pictures - National Geographic Kids
The rodent probably never saw this wild cat coming. Its unique spotted coat helps it blend into the forest while it hunts for prey. The ocelot's camouflage also helps protect it as it sleeps...