
Ocelot - Wikipedia
The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg (15 and 34 lb) on average.
The Ocelot as a Pet: Everything you Need to Know - AnimalWised
Aug 11, 2025 · The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), from the Leopardus genus and the Family Felidae, is a medium-sized wildcat native to mostly Central and South America. Their most …
Ocelot | Wild Cat Species, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
Oct 16, 2025 · Ocelot, (Felis, or Leopardus, pardalis), spotted cat of the New World, found in lowland areas from Texas southward to northern Argentina. The short, smooth fur is patterned …
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ocelots have both solid and open dark spots which sometimes run in lines along the body. The back of the ears is black with a central yellowy/white band. Solid black spots mark the head …
Ocelot - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized wild cat that was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The association of the ocelot with humans dates back to the Aztec and …
Ocelot - Key Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal Corner
The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), is also known as the ‘Painted Leopard’, ‘McKenney’s Wildcat’ or ‘Manigordo’ (in Costa Rica). The Ocelot is a wild cat distributed over South America (Argentina …
Ocelot Facts and Pictures | National Geographic Kids
Although the cat is twice the size of an average house cat, ocelots are prey for harpy eagles, pumas, jaguars, and anacondas. Ocelots are nocturnal, meaning they're most active at night. …
Ocelot Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Nov 16, 2022 · Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis): a medium-sized cat found from southern Texas to northern Argentina.
Ocelot Animal Facts - Leopardus pardalis - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The Ocelot is a medium-sized small cat that is native to the jungles of South America. The Ocelot is also known as the Painted Leopard due to the beautifully distinctive …
Leopardus pardalis (ocelot) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web …
Ocelots are found in a variety of habitats, including tropical forests, savannah grasslands, mangrove forests and marshes, and thorn scrub regions. They generally live at elevations …