Ocelot staring into the distance.
Photograph by Frans Lanting/ Corbis
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Ocelots are nocturnal, living in trees and dense brush during the day, and extremely active during the night.
Ocelots used to range as far east as Arkansas and Louisianan, and throughout Texas and Mexico.
Currently, Ocelots are endangered due to threats from habitat loss due to agriculture, hunting for their fur, and pet trade.
How to help:
You can help save endangered Ocelots by symbolically adopting one to help save them in the wild, visit the Wildlife Action Center to send a notice to government officials, learn how to be a powerful advocate for wildlife, and stay informed about their threats and support their species. Visit the Defenders of Wildlife for more information on Ocelots and how to help rescue them.
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