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An Oncilla is a small cat that is located in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Argentina. Its diet is lizards, small primates, birds and insects. It is endangered because of the fur trade and the deforestation.
The oncilla is listed as "Vulnerable', not endangered, by the IUCN.
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Serval caracal lynx and oncilla These are all types of what?
feline
What animal is the ocelot related to?
The margay, and oncilla are smaller versions of the ocelot, and tend to be more arboreal.
Is there anything related to ocelots?
The margay and oncilla are very close relatives, looking quite similar, however smaller.
What are some other names for the South American Tiger Cat?
Oncilla,Little Spotted Cat, Tigrillo, Cunaguaro
How big are oncillas?
An oncilla is around 48.5 cm/19 in long. It weighs around 2.25 kg/4.96 lbs.
Do tigers live in South America?
No. The wild cats of South America are; Jaguar Puma Ocelot Margay Oncilla Jaguarundi
What are the four animals native to south America?
sloth, jaguar, llama, oncilla
What nocturnal animal beginning with O lives in the rainforest?
The oncilla is a small spotted nocturnal cat. It is found in the rainforests of Central and South America.
What wild life creatures lives in the Amazon rain-forest?
Ocelots, jaguars, margay, oncilla, monkeys of many species, many types of birds, snakes, fish, frogs, caimans.
Who are the ocelot's relatives?
The ancestor to the ocelot appeared around 8 million years ago, but is not classified by name. This ancestor is also an ancestor of the puma and house cats.
What animals are found in Guerrero Mexico?
Some of them include:White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)Gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Raccoon (Procyon lotor)Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus)Guayacan (Guaiacum sanctus)
South American Wild Cat?
There are many wild cats in South America. Here is the list: Jaguar Puma Ocelot Jaguarundi Oncilla* Margay* *Closely related to the ocelot, and similar looking, but smaller, and more arboreal in habits.
