The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi; / ˌdʒæɡwəˈrʌndi / or / ˌʒæɡwəˈrʌndi /) is a wild cat native to the Americas. Its range extends from central Argentina in the south to northern Mexico, through Central and South America east of the Andes. The jaguarundi is …

Jaguarundi, (Puma yagouaroundi), small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The jaguarundi is native to forested and brushy regions, especially those near water, from South America to the southwestern United.

2024年6月22日 · Native to the Americas, jaguarundis have some unusual features — slender, elongated bodies; short legs; and small, flattened heads with rounded ears — making them look more like otters or weasels...

2025年3月7日 · The term “otter cat” refers to the jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi), a small, unspotted wild cat native to the Americas. This unique feline, often likened to a weasel or otter due to its distinctive body shape and behavior, is sometimes referred to as the otter-cat due to its otter-like appearance and swimming abilities .

2022年11月4日 · Meet the jaguarundi: a tiny wild cat that moves like an otter, looks like a weasel, chirps like a bird, and is often mistaken for a house cat. Also known as the “otter cat,” jaguarundis roam Central and South America and were once thought to occasionally wander into Texas.

2024年5月27日 · What is a jaguarundi cat? A jaguarundi cat is a small mammal with the nickname otter cat. Its slender, long body and flattish head make it look more like an otter than a cat. They weigh 20 pounds or less and stand at 10 to 14 inches tall. Many scientists have compared this cat’s size to a housecat.

2023年4月24日 · Because of their sleek build, long tails, and head shape, jaguarundis are sometimes called “otter cats.” As members of the cat family, they certainly have no relationship with otters; but if you caught a brief glimpse of one in …

2018年10月25日 · Other Name(s): Eyra, jaguarondi, otter cat; Scientific name: Herpailurus yagouaroundi or Puma yagouaroundi; Type of Animal: Mammal, member of the order Carnivora. Animal Family: Felidae; Where Found: North America, South America; Length: 53 to 77 cm (21 to 30 in) Tail Length: 31 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in) Weight: 5 to 9.1 kg (7.7 to 20.1 lb.)

2016年6月10日 · The jaguarundi, a wild cat found from southern Texas to south-central Argentina resembles a housecat but is twice as large with a flat face and rounded ears.

These begin with physical appearance - the Jaguarundi has a long, muscular body, a long thick tail and disproportionally short legs. This, combined with a distinctively different facial look and tiny rounded ears, has given the Jaguarundi the very appropriate nickname of the 'otter cat'.