Why did the ocelots become endangered?

Answer 1

AnswerTheir homes are being destroyed to make way for farm land and they are being kept in captivity. People use to use the ocelots fur as a coat

Another view: The ocelot is not an endangered species, it is listed as a species of least concern by the IUCN.

Their number are around 200 . It was classified a "vulnerable" endangered species from 1972 until 1996, but is now rated "least concern" by the 2008 IUCN Red List but that still low

Technichally there are 11 species, only one is endangered, and it is in a small area of southern Texas.

Answer 2

The ocelot is not becoming extinct. But it is endangered. It's endangered because it is hunted for its fur, being hit by cars and its loss of habitat. Hunting for ocelots is still allowed in some parts of Latin America.

Answer 3

Only a small population of ocelots is endangered and that is in extreme souther Texas. The population as a whole is listed as "of least concern" as the animal is quite plentiful.

Answer 4

ocelots are in danger because us people kill them 4 their fur to make coats

Answer 5

Ocelots are endangered because of loss of habitat and most likely fur. I'm not sure about the fur.

Answer 6

It did because people poach them for their fur. Ocelot fur is unique because no two ocelots have the same coat. Another big reason is deforestation and habitat destruction. :)

Answer 7

Deforestation and poaching are threats, for sure, but the ocelot is listed as a species of least concern, meaning not endangered at this time.

Answer 8

Ocelots overall are not endangered except small populations, as in south Texas. They are listed elsewhere as a species of least concern as they are quite numerous.

Answer 9

Overall, ocelots are not currently endangered. They are listed as a species of least concern.

Answer 10

Ocelots are not endangered except for a small population in the extreme southern United States. Elsewhere they are listed as a species of least concern.