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.

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 …

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 with …

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 …

The ocelot quietly stalks through the grass in a Mexican forest. It crouches, then—bam!—pounces on an unsuspecting mouse. Dinner is served. The rodent probably never saw this wild cat coming. Its...

Seeing spots: An ocelot is a small cat from the New World. It ranges from the very southern region of Texas all the way to northern Argentina in South America. The ocelot has one of the most beautiful …

Jul 18, 2023 · During the early 1960’s to mid-1970’s, the ocelot was the spotted cat most heavily exploited by the fur trade. Some estimates suggest that as many as 200,000 animals were taken …