Ocelot – Spotted American Cat
The ocelot is a wild cat, about twice the size of a housecat. It is found in the Western Hemisphere, from Texas in the southwestern United States down to Argentina in South America. It lives in tropical forests, grasslands, and brush. Its scientific name is Leopardus pardalis. It is also known as the dwarf leopard.
An adult animal is about 71 to 89 centimeters long and weighs about 11 to 16 kilograms. Females are usually smaller than males.
Its fur is yellowish gray with small black spots on the head, two black stripes on each cheek, and black stripes along the neck. The coat helps the animal to hide.
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