Margays
Margays are Costa Rica's second-smallest wildcat, weighing up to 9 pounds. Often confused with the smaller oncilla or larger ocelot, margays have large brown eyes, a broad muzzle, long tail and a reddish-brown coat with distinctive spots and stripes.
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Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Leopardus wiedii
- Status in the Wild: Threatened
- Habitat: Cloud Forests, Rainforests, Tropical Dry Forests, Woodlands
- Diet: Omnivore
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023
