Ocelot ( Leopardus pardalis , formerly Felis pardalis ). Species of carnivorous mammal of the Felidae family widely distributed in the American continent, where it differs in numerous subspecies.
Summary
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- 1 Food
- 2 Distribution
- 3 He lives
- 4 Customs
- 5 Playback
- 6 Fountains
Description
The Ocelot is a bit elongated and its legs are short and its hair color has elongated spots on the front part of the body and as they get closer to the head they get smaller. The coat of the ocelot is very different, that is why no two ocelots are exactly alike. It measures between 55 and 100 centimeters and the tail between 30 and 45 centimeters long. It is very famous for its fur and because of its excessive hunting there are only a few ocelots left.
Feeding
It feeds on medium and small mammals; such as opossums , monkeys , bats , and others. They also eat reptiles (young alligators, lizards, and snakes ) and the eggs of turtles . They hunt birds and some are good fishermen.
Distribution
The ocelot is present from the southern United States and northern Mexico , to northern Argentina . It lives from Texas to Argentina.
Habitat
It presents a great versatility in the use of its habitat, being able to inhabit humid forests, mountainous areas and even semi-deserts.
Customs
Ocelote
The Ocelot or Tigrillo is very good at climbing trees and usually surprises its prey by jumping from the tree to attack it. The Ocelot is carnivorous and is hunted for its fur. They are nocturnal, spending most of the day sleeping on tree branches or hidden in vegetation. It is solitary and tends to ambush its prey.
Reproduction
Mothers have one to four cubs at each birth. They are expected to breed every two years. The gestation period is 70 to 85 days. The females are adults at a year and a half, the males at 2 years. In captivity it is estimated to have a longevity of about 20 years, possibly much shorter in the wild.
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