Thursday, February 11, 2010

Ocelots


The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is found in south and central America. It has been reported that ocelots can be found in southern Texas. They are about the size of a housecat and resemble a cross between a jaguar and a clouded leopard when it comes to pattern. Ocelots are most likely the animal closest to the common ancestor of all the cats of today. From the Biggest tiger to the smallest kitten.
They were once endangered but are no longer. Ocelots very much resemble the type of domestic cat called the Ocicat, but are not related (closely).
Ocelots have multiple subspecies. The list below is from wikipedia.


Thanks wikipedia. You guys are awesome!

2 comments:

  1. I never knew of that member of the cat family!!! AND Happy Valentines Day Tigrette!!!!

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  2. Thanks! And happy be-lated Valentines day to you too!

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