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Margay The margay is one of Belize's smallest wildcats, and with the large eyes is mainly nocturnal, living in the canopy of the tropical forests. Belize,Wildcat,jungle,margay Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Margay

The margay is one of Belize's smallest wildcats, and with the large eyes is mainly nocturnal, living in the canopy of the tropical forests.

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The Margay is a spotted cat native to Middle and South America. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, it is a solitary and nocturnal animal that prefers remote sections of the rainforest. Although it was once believed to be vulnerable to extinction, the IUCN now lists it as "Near Threatened". It roams the rainforests from Mexico to Argentina.

Similar species: Carnivorans
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By Tony Rath

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Uploaded Oct 6, 2011. Captured Jul 19, 2011 21:48.
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/15s
  • ISO160
  • 90mm