Ocelot
The Sad Facts of an Endangered/Threatened Feline
Ocelot in Texas
The ocelot is classified as an endangered species in Texas. In Texas the ocelot's only habitat is the brushy vegetation of Southern Texas. Only about 80 to 120 ocelots live freely in the wild in Texas.
Ocelot Fur
The ocelot has splotched black, white, yellowish, brown fur. The reason that the ocelot is endangered/threatened is because of their fur. Fur traders kill and then sell the ocelot's fur due to its coloration and feel.
Ocelot Location
The ocelot can be found as far north as Texas and as far south as Brazil.
Ocelot Camouflage
The ocelot has fur that acts as camouflage in the jungles of South and Central America.
Ocelot Kitten
Fast Facts of the Ocelot in the World
Type:Mammal
Diet:Carnivore
Size:28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
Weight:24 to 35 lbs (11 to 16 kg)
Protection status:Threatened