Geographic
range: Nearctic - Neotropical: Found from S Canada, through
USA, Mexico and Central America throughout South America down south
to S Argentina and S Chile. In Mexico throughout.
Physical characteristics: Biggest
non- spotted cat in Americas. Head smaller than in jaguar, body less
stocky. Overall body color yellow brown to reddish. Underparts
lighter. Tail long, tipped black.
Food habits: Carnivorous. Eats
variety of vertebrates, prefers medium to large prey (deer, pacas...etc.)
Reproduction: Mating all year round.
Typical litter 1 -6.
Behavior: Terrestrial, but good climber.
Both diurnal and nocturnal activity. Known to cover considerable distances
and to occupy a large territory.
Habitat:
Variety of forested and open habitats, except mangroves and flooded
areas.
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