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
Oct 25, 2024 · 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
Ocelot Facts Overview. Habitat: Tropical forests, thorn forests, mangrove swamps and savannas. Location: Central America, South America, Texas. Lifespan: 8 to 11 years. Size: 40–50 cm (15.7–19.7 in) at the shoulders, 90cm to 130cm (35” to 51”)
Ocelot - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Ocelot. The Ocelot is a medium-size wild cat of the rainforest, with distinctive markings.
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.
The Ocelot as a Pet: Everything you Need to Know - AnimalWised
Jun 19, 2018 · The Leopardus paradalis, also known commonly as ocelot, became a popular pet among Americans during the 1950's and 1960's, with even celebrities such as Catalan surrealist painter Salvador Dalí adopting them as pets. This leopard-like feline is actually one of the smallest types of wildcat.
Ocelot - National Geographic
Discover more about this gorgeous cat. Learn how these efficient predators make short work of their unfortunate prey.
Ocelot - Key Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal Corner
The Ocelot is a wild cat distributed over South America (Argentina and Venezuela) and Central America and Mexico. It has also been reported as far north as Texas and in Trinidad, Caribbean. Ocelot Characteristics. The Ocelots appearance is similar to that of the domestic cat.
10 Incredible Ocelot Facts - A-Z Animals
Aug 18, 2023 · The ocelot (also known as Leopardus pardalis) is a wild cat found in South and Central America and sections of the United States’ Southwest. They are sometimes mistaken for jaguars and leopards, but ocelots are significantly smaller than both, growing up to twice the size of domestic cats.
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...