Ocelot
Felis pardalis

The ocelot is often referred to as one of the most beautiful of cats. The coat is creamy yellow marked with black rosettes, lines and spots. It is a medium-sized cat weighing from twelve to thirty pounds, and its length varies from thirty to forty one inches. The ocelot can be found in tropical forests, savannah grasslands, and dense thorn scrub. In Arizona, its is usually found in desert scrub communities. The ocelot is a nocturnal hunter. Its diet consists of small to medium sized animals, such as rabbits, mice and birds.

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