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The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Mexico, Central and South America. A solitary and nocturnal felid, [3] it lives mainly in primary evergreen and deciduous forest. [4]
The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Central and South America. Until the 1990s, margays were hunted illegally for the wildlife trade, which resulted in a large population decrease.
The margay is a species of small wild cats that belong to the genus Leopardus of the family Felidae. Although it resembles its near relatives, the ocelots, the margay has a smaller body with a shorter head, larger eyes and paws, and a longer tail.
The margay is an elusive wild cat that spends the majority of its time in the trees of Central and South America. It is a small cat that is very similar in appearance to the ocelot . On its body, it has markings similar to a panther, and its large eyes help it effectively track down prey.
Common Name: Margay. Kingdom: Animalia. Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: Mammalia. Order: Carnivora. Family: Felidae. Genus: Felinae (Leopardus) Species: wiedii. Misc: Of all of the felines, the Margay is most adapted for a true arboreal life. It is the only cat to possess the ability to rotate its hind legs 180° , enabling it to run head ...
Margays Leopardus wiedii are among the most beautiful and mysterious of the spotted cats in the Americas. The Margay looks similar to the bigger Ocelot Leopardus pardalis and the smaller Tiger Cats Leopardus tigrinus/Leopardus guttulus which have similar coat patterns and colours.
Meet the margay, a wild cat found in the rainforests of South America. This small predator has the amazing ability to climb head-first down trees – a feat accomplished with the aid of specially-adapted flexible ankles.
Margay, (Leopardus wiedii), small cat (family Felidae) that ranges from South through Central America and, rarely, into the extreme southern United States. Little is known about the habits of the margay.
Margay. Scientific Name: Leopardus wiedii. The Margay is a neotropical felid whose ecology and behavior are poorly known. Even though the Margay is listed on the Brazilian threatened species list, data available is solely found in anecdotal reports.
The margay is known for its distinct acrobatic skills and preference for heights. Unlike most cat species, the margay does most of its hunting above ground, preying on arboreal and nocturnal prey, such as rodents, birds, and insects. It is also known to eat fruit.