Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis, Felis pardalis
-Vivid blotched patterns of these small felines makes them unmistakable, and often hunted for their fur
-Illegal trapping for the fur trade has made this beautiful feline endangered
-Small in size but avid hunters; They prey on rodents and rabbits, young deer, snakes, birds, and fish
-Found from Arizona and Texas all the way down to Northern Argentina (except for in Chile)
-Offspring: litters of 1-3 young
HERE AT ALAMEDA:
The male you see is named ‘Hector'. He loves catnip just like a house cat.
Despite his small size, he has very sharp teeth that allow him to devour raw chicken, bones and all! Sometimes if he is out in the front he might look at you with his tongue out. He is a character.
Leopardus pardalis, Felis pardalis
-Vivid blotched patterns of these small felines makes them unmistakable, and often hunted for their fur
-Illegal trapping for the fur trade has made this beautiful feline endangered
-Small in size but avid hunters; They prey on rodents and rabbits, young deer, snakes, birds, and fish
-Found from Arizona and Texas all the way down to Northern Argentina (except for in Chile)
-Offspring: litters of 1-3 young
HERE AT ALAMEDA:
The male you see is named ‘Hector'. He loves catnip just like a house cat.
Despite his small size, he has very sharp teeth that allow him to devour raw chicken, bones and all! Sometimes if he is out in the front he might look at you with his tongue out. He is a character.