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Ocelots, scientifically known as Leopardus pardalis, are listed as endangered by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Ocelots and jaguars prowl the forest, and spider monkeys and black howlers agitate the canopy.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2023

That’s a boon for coexistence between the felines and people: Ocelots prefer to stick to themselves and rarely attack livestock, predating instead on small mammals.

From National Geographic • Oct. 5, 2023

Ocelots are among the smaller wildcats — they average 28 to 35 pounds — and among the most ridiculously cute.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022

Jaguars and Pumas, which you read of in Captain Mayne Reid’s books, are cats, and so are the Ocelots or tiger cats.

From Madam How and Lady Why by Kingsley, Charles