The Margay
Endangered
The margay
- Live in a forest habitat both deciduous and evergreen
- Have the ability to rotate 180 degrees enabling it to run down a tree like squirrels
- Weighs about 9-20 lbs.
- Eats small mammals such as: Big eared rats, Squirrels, Porcupines, and Fruit
- Only produce one kitten per litter
- Only reproduce every 2 years
- They are exploited for their fur pelts
- Deforestation is killing their home
- Live to be about 20 years old in captivity