The Ocelot is found within southwestern United States to central
South America. They live in rain forests, mountain forests, thick brush,
semidesert and marsh.
Head and Body measure up to 3 feet 3 inches. The tail is up to 18 inches.
They can weigh in up to 35 pounds.
Ocelots diet consists of rodents, rabbits, monkeys, small deer, peccaries,
birds, reptiles and fish.
They are endangered because of hunting for their prized fur and because
of the destruction of their habitat.
Cat Photo used with permission Wildlife On Easy Street
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