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72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Leopardus pardalis
Wild Cats · ~100 cm · all
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Medium-sized spotted cat with golden fur and black rosettes. Mostly nocturnal, an ambush hunter of small mammals and birds. The most commonly seen wild cat on night drives.
Fun Facts
- ▸Twice the size of a domestic cat — males can reach 15 kg.
- ▸Excellent swimmer, unlike most cats; readily crosses rivers.
- ▸Salvador Dalí famously kept an ocelot named Babou.
Best Months
Year-round (night drives best)
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