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. It is …
Ocelot Facts and Pictures - National Geographic Kids
The ocelot quietly stalks through the grass in a Mexican forest. It crouches, then—bam!—pounces on an unsuspecting mouse. Dinner is served. The rodent probably never saw this wild cat …
Ocelot - National Geographic
Many ocelots live under the leafy canopies of South American rain forests, but they also inhabit brushlands and can be found as far north as Texas. These cats can adapt to human habitats …
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 …
Ocelot - Key Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal Corner
Ocelots are medium-sized cats that live in rain forests and grasslands. Ocelots appear to be better adapted to habitat disturbance and can live in disturbed forests. However, they can be …
Natural history - Biological Diversity
Ocelots generally live from eight to 11 years. FEEDING: The ocelot preys on mice, rats, opossums, raccoons, javelina, deer, doves, lizards, and rattlesnakes. THREATS: Currently, …
Ocelot - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Ocelots live in tropical rainforests, savannas, thorn forests, and mangrove swamps. These cats prefer living in dense vegetation, as it provides them with additional cover to stalk prey. They …
Ocelot - Animal Kingdom
Ocelots are skilled climbers and swimmers, enabling them to traverse various terrains in search of prey. Their diet primarily consists of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Ocelots hold …
Ocelot - New World Encyclopedia
The ocelot is the largest of the generally dainty Leopardus wild cat genus. While similar in appearance to the oncilla and the margay, which inhabit the same region, the ocelot is larger. …
Ocelot - Leopardus pardalis - NatureWorks - New Hampshire PBS
It is an endangered species in Arizona and Texas. It was once found throughout Texas and east into Arkansas and Louisiana, but due to habitat loss and hunting, the ocelot population in the …