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Common name: Jaguarundi or Otter Cat Scientific name: Puma yagouaroundi
From lowlands generally not found above 6,500ft Wide range of open and closed habitats Swamps, dry scrub, savannah woodland to primary forests Distribution: Northern Mexico, Central and South America, Texas, and possibly Florida Climate: the most adaptable in its ability to occupy diverse environments
Predator Diet: small rodents, rabbits, opossums, wild turkeys, armadillos
Resembles a weasel ‘Otter like’ tail Weight- 6 to 20 pounds Height inches to the shoulder Length- 35 to 55 inches
days to give birth to a litter of 1-4 kittens Kittens are spotted but spots go away as they get older Kittens become independent around 10 months Kitten mature at 2-3 years of age
Being caught in traps Threatened by farmers because they are a nuisance Biggest threat is habitat destruction and human encroachment
Fish and wildlife programs service has started implement programs to protect their habitat Prohibited to be hunted
Used to control rodent populations around villages Very good swimmers Also known as Leoncillo (little lion) Life expectancy is 15 years Most active during late mornings and late afternoons
Actual population number is unknown but it is decreasing
Bog Turtle Shenandoah Salamander Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
1. What is the other common name for the jaguarundi? 2. What type of landscape is the jaguarundi found on? 3. What two U.S. states are they found in? 4. What do they eat? 5. When are they most active?
1. Otter cat 2. Swamps, dry scrub, savannah woodland to primary forests 3. Texas and Florida 4. small rodents, rabbits, opossums, wild turkeys, armadillos 5. Most active during late mornings and late afternoons
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