The Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) is often know as the weasel or otter cat due to its elongated body and flat head.
They can be found in a variety of habitats from swamps to forest areas, ranging from Mexico all the way to Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Secretive and alert, the jaguarundi is typically solitary or forms pairs in the wild, though captive individuals are more gregarious. Unlike the ocelot, the jaguarundi is more active during the day and hunts mainly during daytime and evening hours.
Individuals live in large home ranges and are sparsely distributed within a region. The jaguarundi is an efficient climber, but typically prefers hunting on ground. It feeds on various kinds of prey, especially ground-feeding birds, reptiles, rodents and small mammals.
Mating occurs throughout the year, with peaks at different times of the year across the range. After a gestation period of 70 to 75 days, a litter of one to four kittens is born.
Lifespan of up to 15 years is expected in captivity.