"I like to live in the trees of the humid tropical forests."
Margay
Leopardus wiedii
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 3 -8 kg |
| Longitud | 46 - 79 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
I am a solitary little feline with nocturnal activity. My body is slender, and my long tail is hairy. My eyes are big and round. My thick and smooth coat has shades of gray and brown and patches of black or dark brown. The males of my species are usually bigger than the females.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am a diurnal and terrestrial mammal. I have a slim body, short legs, and a small tail. My coat is grayish-black, and my head is flat with small white ears. I am a skilled swimmer, and I often hike trails and wetlands in search of food.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in tropical and sub-tropical forests from Mexico to Argentina and Uruguay.
Para que me conozcas mejor
An excellent climber.
We are expert on climbing trees and living there. We can move our back legs to be able to descend from the trees in a very similar way to a squirrel.
