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Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
-21.5953, -46.8873
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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