ocelot Facts
Leopardus pardalis
- Diet
- An ocelot typically prefers hunting in areas with vegetation cover, avoiding open areas, especially on moonlit nights, so as not to be seen by the prey.
- Lifespan
- Up to 28.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
ocelot Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Felidae in the order Carnivora. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do ocelots Eat?
ocelots have a carnivore diet that includes An ocelot typically prefers hunting in areas with vegetation cover, avoiding open areas, especially on moonlit nights, so as not to be seen by the prey.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
ocelot Conservation Status
ocelot is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 28.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 11,900.08 g
Fun facts
- During the daytime, it rests on trees, in dens below large trees or other cool, sheltered sites on the ground.
- It is agile in climbing and leaping, and escapes predators by jumping on trees.
- The ocelot is usually solitary and active mainly during twilight and at night.
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