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The margay is a small cat native to Central and South America that is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN since 2008 because remaining populations are thought to be declining due to loss of habitat following conversion of forests. They are also hunted for their gorgeous, and luxurious fur.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoMargays are not extinct, however they are classed as near threatened.
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How fast are margays becoming extinct?
Margays are small spotted cats that can be found living in trees. Margays are on the fast track to becoming extinct due to hunters killing them for their fur.
What is a margays shelter?
Margays like to shelter in the hollow of a tree.
How long is a margays lifespan?
Margays can live 15-18 years.
How many babies do margays have?
Margays give birth to a single kitten.
What are young margays fed?
Young margays drink milk, produced by the mother.
Where do Margays lives?
Margays lives in northern Mexico in moist forests and in Argentina.
Do margays go somewhere to give birth to an offspring?
Margays give birth to their young in a hollow of a tree.
Are margays popular in Nicaragua?
Yes
Why do margays have large eyes?
Like all nocturnal animals Margays have proportionally larger eyes to help gather more light.
What is the weight of a margays?
2-3 kilograms
How many margays are left?
About 10,000 are left.
What are margays adaptations?
we have claws to defend ourself
