Ocelots have a slender body, short legs, and a long tail. They have a golden to tawny coat with dark rosettes and spots, providing excellent camouflage in their forested habitat. The coat coloration can vary depending on the geographical location.
- Conservation Status : Not evaluated
- Habitat : Rainforests, Grasslands
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Leopardus
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
Colors
Golden to tawny with dark rosettes and spots
Fun Facts
Ocelots are excellent climbers and are capable of climbing trees to search for prey or escape from predators. They have a wide range of vocalizations, including purring, growling, and hissing. Ocelots are highly territorial and mark their territories with urine and scratch marks on trees.