| Jaguarundi Herpailurus yaguarondi |
Size: females 4 kg males 6 kg.
Habitat: Jaguarundis are found in a wide range of lowland habitats, including primary forest, savannah woodland, swamp and dry scrub.
Primary prey: Rodents, birds, small reptiles, and rabbits.
Conservation Status: Stable (endangered in parts of the United States).
Principal threats: Loss of habitat due to deforestation; illegal hunting.
Distribution: Jaguarundis can be found from Argentina northward to the area surronding the Mexico-United States border.
Notable Features: Jaguarundis are a very unusual looking cat. Their elonbgate body, short legs, and narrow head give them a weasel-like appearance. Interestingly, they seem to be more closely related to pumas than to any of the other small cats of South America.
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