DESCRIPTION: The ocelot is a medium-sized, spotted cat. It grows to about three feet long, not including its tail, and weighs around 30 pounds. It is described as crepuscular and nocturnal, spending ...

The strikingly spotted ocelot is highly territorial and requires about seven miles of dense, thorny vegetation for hunting. Unfortunately, agriculture, urban development and roads have fragmented and ...

records indicate that the ocelot lived in the southern Edwards Plateau Region and along the Coastal Plain. However, the population declined due to the erosion of its natural habitat, hunting and ...

“American Ocelot,” that captures video and images of the elusive cat in its natural habitat — the diverse brush, oak ...

Ocelots have been listed as endangered in the U.S. since 1972. Hunting and habitat loss have both significantly impacted the species’ decreasing populations. Zoo staff and volunteers will return ...