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Oncilla

Leopardus tigrinus

Description:

This is the smallest wild cat in South America, with a size similar to a domestic cat. Paws and small head and long tail. There are individuals melanistic (black) that are not uncommon

Habitat:

Central America and South America. Forests

Notes:

This specimen is of the zoo in my city, "Ilha de São Pedro" ("St. Peter Island")

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LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, SP, Brazil

Spotted on Dec 30, 2012
Submitted on Dec 30, 2012

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