Ocelot is a small, American wild cat about twice the size of a housecat.
Its coat has distinctive markings in a wide variety of patterns. Each ocelot’s pattern is unique, with dark spots on an orange, tan and white coat. It may be mistaken for a small leopard or tiger, but It is neither of those. While leopards and tigers are members of the Pantherinae (roaring cats) subfamily, It is a member of the Felinae (small cats) subfamily. It has blade-like teeth and a raspy tongue, which help remove every little piece of meat from bones. It is a nocturnal (active during the night) animal, with excellent eyesight and hearing ability.
Its diet includes rodents, monkeys, tortoises, armadillos, rabbits, birds, lizards, fish and snakes.
Unlike other cat species, it is not afraid of water. It is an excellent swimmer.
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