we have claws to defend ourself
Margays like to shelter in the hollow of a tree.
Margays give birth to a single kitten.
Margays can live 15-18 years.
Margays lives in northern Mexico in moist forests and in Argentina.
Young margays drink milk, produced by the mother.
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.
Margays give birth to their young in a hollow of a tree.
Margays survive in the rainforest through their exceptional climbing abilities, which allow them to navigate the dense canopy and access a diverse range of prey, including birds and small mammals. Their spotted fur provides excellent camouflage among the dappled light of the forest, helping them avoid detection by both predators and prey. Additionally, margays are primarily nocturnal, which helps them hunt effectively during the night when their activity levels peak and competition is reduced. These adaptations enable them to thrive in the complex and competitive rainforest ecosystem.
Yes
Like all nocturnal animals Margays have proportionally larger eyes to help gather more light.
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.
About 10,000 are left.