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Ocelot

Scientific Name:

Leopardus pardalis




Family:

Felidae




Genus:

Leopardus




Species:

Pardalis




Habitat:

South America (Argentina and Venezuela) and Central America (Mexico)




Diet:

Monkeys, small deer, rabbits, birds, fish, amphibians, and snakes




Behavior:

Rests in trees and/or dense foliage during the day