Ocelot Kitten Born Audubon Zoo Louisiana

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. Ocelots are the largest of the small hunting cats of the americas, and they have a voracious appetite to match.

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. 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. Everything you should know about the ocelot. The ocelot is a medium-size wild cat of the rainforest, with distinctive markings. 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.

The ocelot is a medium-size wild cat of the rainforest, with distinctive markings. 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.