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Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Description:

This specimen has several bone problems, among them, "chronic osteoporosis", then, can't stand for long. Due to this fact, can't be released to the wild and require very special and specific cares.
ABOUT SPECIE: It can swim well and climb trees with ease. Generally reproduce during the cold months and the little felines are loaded and then breastfed by the mother until they are able to follow and hunt alone. The family shelters in hollow logs and caves.

Habitat:

Southern U.S., Central America, South America. Rainforests and fields

Notes:

This specimen is of the zoo in my city, "Ilha de São Pedro" ("St. Peter Island")

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Comments (6)

Beautiful ocelot. It is sad that it is not well...
"martinv1" Este animal es un "Ocelot", es como una "pequeña Oncilla", ¿entiendes? Es como un gato grande. ¿Cierto? Busque otro: [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/17103487 ]
"iness1" This animal it's a "Ocelot", its like a "little Puma", understand? It's like a big cat, but, not "a cat". Right? Look another: [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/17103487 ]
Very thanks "Maria dB" and "Stefania"! ;)
Beautiful spotting and great that it could be rescued.

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