| Geoffroy's Cat Oncifelis geoffroyi |
Size: females 4 kg (9 lbs) ; males 5 kg (11 lbs).
Habitat: Prefers dense, scrubby vegetation and areas along rivers.
Primary prey: Rodents and hares.
Conservation Status: STABLE ?
Principal threats: Illegal hunting.
Distribution: Southern half of South America.
Notable Features: Prior to 1988, Geoffoy's cats were hunted heavily for their fur. Between 1976 and 1979, 350,000 skins were exported from Argentina alone. They are now fully protected throughout their range.
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