Big Cats
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass13.5 kg
Gestation~78 days
Dietinsect, Rattus, capybara, Ocellated Turkey, Nasua
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
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Most sightings recorded in May, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
The ocelot 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 on average. 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 are recognized.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Ocelot. Sightings recorded in 67 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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