It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. Carl Linnaeus scientifically described it in 1758. Two subspecies …

Ocelots tend to be silent and adapt well to disturbed habitats; thus, they sometimes live near villages. They hunt chiefly at night, feeding upon rodents, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and fish.

Ocelots are the largest of the small hunting cats of the Americas, and they have a voracious appetite to match. They’ve got some interesting adaptations for jungle living, and do quite well for themselves as …

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 and limbs. There …

The Ocelot is a wild cat distributed over South America (Argentina and Venezuela) and Central America and Mexico. It has also been reported as far north as Texas and in Trinidad, Caribbean. The Ocelots …

Participants in this FMN will focus on adopting OCELOTS modules in undergraduate biology courses. Accepted applicants will customize and implement newly designed online educational modules in …

Ocelots once roamed the U.S. Can we bring them back? We’re aiming to contribute to the ocelot’s recovery by reintroducing these wild cats to a portion of their historical range in Texas, thus …

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. They...

May 14, 2025 · Ocelots are cute little cat-like creatures native to America with distinctive patterns and unique markings. See some incredible features about them.

Aug 11, 2025 · Ocelots, as most felines, are crepuscular animals, meaning they are at their most active during dusk and dawn. During the hours when this cat is awake an average of 12 to 14 h, their main …