=No-==they are almost like cousins, but also differ in many ways... many people ofter say they are the same, but they are only closely related.=
No, a margay is not a monkey. However, they do live in trees. A margay is in the same family as the ocelot, but they are smaller.
Margays are poached for their fur as the number of Ocelot pelts available decreased. The Margay is very similar to the Ocelot, and it has a beautiful spotted coat.
The margay, and oncilla are smaller versions of the ocelot, and tend to be more arboreal.
the Margay tends to be smarter in the climbing since it can climb trees head down ocelots are smart as well though, just the margay is the smartest.
This smaller version of the ocelot is an excellent climber, being more at home in the trees than the ocelot. The margay has a longer tail for balance, and the recurved claws give it a grip on the trees where it lives. It can leap from one tree to another, and is very agile.
The Indian tribes sometimes keep one of three species as pets. The ocelot, its smaller look alike the margay, and the jaguarundi.
Bobcat, Canada lynx, jaguarundi, ocelot, margay, puma, jaguar.
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.
No. The wild cats of South America are; Jaguar Puma Ocelot Margay Oncilla Jaguarundi
Cousins of the ocelot include other species of wild cats, such as the margay, jaguarundi, and serval. These cats share similar physical characteristics and can be found in similar habitats in different parts of the world. However, their specific markings, behaviors, and ecological roles may differ.
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.
Ocelot