The jaguarundi is a medium-sized cat of slender build and uniform coloration that differs significantly from other neotropical cats—such as the small, spotted cats in the genus Leopardus —in its external …

Jaguarundi, (Puma yagouaroundi), small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The jaguarundi is native to …

Sep 22, 2025 · Though jaguarundis and jaguars are both in the Felidae family, a jaguarundi cat is not a jaguar. In fact, a jaguarundi cat has been more closely linked to the cougar.

These small felines exist in 19 countries, from Mexico to nearly all of South America. Though it is the most widely distributed small cat in the western hemisphere – and its relative, the mountain lion, is …

The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a wild cat native to central and south America. It has a weasel-like appearance, with a long body and short legs. They are carnivores, hunting small animals …

The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a wild cat native to the Americas. Secretive and alert, the jaguarundi hunts mainly during daytime and evening hours and feeds on various kinds of prey.

Jaguarundis are primarily diurnal, being active during the day rather than evenings or night. They are comfortable in trees, but prefer to hunt on the ground. They will eat almost any small animal they can …

The jaguarundi has a small, thin and elongated head, small close-set eyes, wide-set, rounded ears, a low-slung slender body, short legs and a very long tail, which gives it a unique appearance; it is …

The jaguarundi is a relatively small cat, somewhat superficially resembling an enlarged housecat, but with a long, slender body and long tail. Due to this long, thin body and short legs, the body of the …

Often mistaken for an otter because of its peculiar shape and appearance, the jaguarundi has a long sinuous body, very short legs, a flattened tail, and a long flattened head with a short nose and very …