Margay cat breeds in dense rainfall in central and south America. mainly Mexico, Brazil, Found in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and other South America countries. They like to live in dense forests or live in the mountains.
Size & Length:
Its length ranges from 48-79cm and its tail ranges from 33-51cm. its weight is 2.6kg-4kg. This happens. its skin becomes golden or yellow it has black spots. It likes to live on trees and it hunts at night and spends most of its time in silence lives.
Habitats & Ability:
Margay mostly live in dense rainforests, especially in areas of Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. It is more active at night (nocturnal) and rests on trees most of the day. The most unique thing is that the Margay is more expert on trees than other cat species. Its hind legs are so powerful that it can also do reverse kicks. It can hang on trees like a monkey and sometimes it makes sounds like a monkey. He fools him and hunts him.
Diet Hunting & Threats:
It is carnivorous, meaning it eats only meat. Its prey mostly are small monkeys, birds, rodents, and insects.
They are so smart that sometimes they even use their voice to trap birds.
Threats and Conservation:
Its population is decreasing due to deforestation and illegal hunting.
According to IUCN, it is included in the Near Threatened category, that is, it is in danger but there is no immediate risk of extinction.