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
The Ocelot as a Pet: Everything you Need to Know - AnimalWised The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), from the Leopardus genus and the Family Felidae, is a medium-sized wildcat native to mostly Central and South America Their most characteristic feature is their spotted coat which is similar to that of a Leopard
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
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
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
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 Animal Facts - Leopardus pardalis - A-Z Animals 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 - 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, 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 - Key Facts, Information Habitat - Animal Corner The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), is also known as the ‘Painted Leopard’, ‘McKenney’s Wildcat’ or ‘Manigordo’ (in Costa Rica) The Ocelot is a wild cat distributed over South America (Argentina and Venezuela) and Central America and Mexico