Ocelot

The ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat with striking spotted fur. It lives in the Americas, from the southwestern United States to Argentina, including islands like Trinidad. Known for its sleek build and nocturnal habits, it prowls forests and grasslands with ease.

• It stands 40–50 cm tall at the shoulders.
• An adult ocelot weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg.
• Carl Linnaeus first described it scientifically in 1758.