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 …

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 …

Sep 22, 2025 · Though jaguarundis and jaguars are both in the Felidae family, a jaguarundi cat is not a jaguar. In fact, a jaguarundi cat has been more closely linked to the cougar.

The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a wild cat native to central and south America. It has a weasel-like appearance, with a long body and short legs. They are carnivores, hunting …

These small felines exist in 19 countries, from Mexico to nearly all of South America. Though it is the most widely distributed small cat in the western hemisphere – and its relative, the …

2 days ago · The jaguarundi, Herpailurus yagouaroundi, is an unusual small wild cat. This slender feline, often compared to a weasel or an otter due to its elongated body, occupies a vast range …

6 days ago · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …