The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis Here as Felis pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (– in) at the shoulders and weighs between 8 and kg ( and lb). It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. It prefers areas close to water sources with dense vegetation cover and high prey availability. From the book ' A handbook to the carnivora : part 1 : cats, civets, and mongooses ' by

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The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis Here as Felis pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (– in) at the shoulders and weighs between 8 and kg ( and lb). It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. It is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. It prefers areas close to water sources with dense vegetation cover and high prey availability. From the book ' A handbook to the carnivora : part 1 : cats, civets, and mongooses ' by Richard Lydekker, 1849-1915 Published in 1896 in London by E. Lloyd

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