The jaguarundi is a medium-sized cat of slender build and uniform coloration that differs significantly from other neotropical cats—such as the small, spotted cats in the genus Leopardus —in its external …

Jaguarundi, (Puma yagouaroundi), small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The jaguarundi is native to …

The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a wild cat native to the Americas. Secretive and alert, the jaguarundi hunts mainly during daytime and evening hours and feeds on various kinds of prey.

Sep 22, 2025 · A jaguarundi has the word jaguar in its name, so you figure they must be essentially the same animal. But, while there are some similarities, there are quite a few differences between these …

Sep 15, 2023 · The Jaguarundi is one of the most unique and elusive small cats in the Western Hemisphere. Often described as having a "weasel-like" appearance, this fascinating feline stands out …

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The jaguarundi has a small, thin and elongated head, small close-set eyes, wide-set, rounded ears, a low-slung slender body, short legs and a very long tail, which gives it a unique appearance; it is …

Jaguarundis is slightly larger than a domestic cat, weighing 8 - 16 pounds. Their coat is a solid color; either rusty-brown or charcoal gray. Jaguarundis move in a quick weasel-like manner. They eat …

The jaguarundi has a small, slim head with short, rounded, widely separated ears. It is the least marked of all the small cats, with the fur being mainly uniform in color. It differs from most other South …

Often mistaken for an otter because of its peculiar shape and appearance, the jaguarundi has a long sinuous body, very short legs, a flattened tail, and a long flattened head with a short nose and very …