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Margays (Leopardus wiedii) are considered near threatened due to habitat loss and poaching, making them relatively rare in certain regions. Their populations are declining, particularly in Central and South America where they are found. While they are elusive and difficult to spot in the wild, conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their habitats and increase their numbers. Overall, their rarity varies by location, but they face significant threats across their range.
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Do margays live in Peru?
Margays are found in southern Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Uruguay, and Argentina. It would be rare to find them in Peru.
What is a margays shelter?
Margays like to shelter in the hollow of a tree.
How many babies do margays have?
Margays give birth to a single kitten.
How long is a margays lifespan?
Margays can live 15-18 years.
Where do Margays lives?
Margays lives in northern Mexico in moist forests and in Argentina.
What are young margays fed?
Young margays drink milk, produced by the mother.
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.
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.
Do margays hibernate?
No, margays do not hibernate. They are active year-round and do not experience a period of dormancy like some other animals do during winter.
How many margays are left?
About 10,000 are left.
