The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Mexico, Central and South America. A solitary and nocturnal felid, it lives mainly in primary evergreen and deciduous forest.

The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Central and South America. Until the 1990s, margays were hunted illegally for the wildlife trade, which resulted in a large population …

Jul 13, 2023 · Felid TAG recommendation: Margay (Leopardus wiedii). Although popular with zoos and private owners, the margay is more difficult to breed than other small, spotted …

Margay, (Leopardus wiedii), small cat (family Felidae) that ranges from South through Central America and, rarely, into the extreme southern United States. Little is known about the habits …

Margays inhabit tropical and subtropical forests. The majority of published observations were made in forested environments, although L. wiedii occasionally occupies more disturbed …

The margay rests mainly in trees and is considered to be more arboreal and to be better adapted to live in trees than other cat species. It is an excellent and agile climber and can descend a …

The margay is an elusive wild cat that spends the majority of its time in the trees of Central and South America. It is a small cat that is very similar in appearance to the ocelot. On its body, it …