27/02/2024

Margay (Leopardus Wiedii)

Spotted at Sophia Point, this magnificent margay. The margay is a skillful climber, and colloquially it is sometimes called the tree ocelot because of this ability. It spends most of the time in trees, leaping after and chasing birds and monkeys through the treetops. It can turn its ankles up to 180 degrees, so it can grasp branches equally well with its fore and hind paws. They also utilize their long tails to maintain balance while climbing.

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