#otter cats

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The Jaguarundi is a small wildcat with short, round ears and a long, slender body. They have spots when born, but as they grow into adulthood these disappear and their fur color can appear brown to dark brown, or grey. Jaguarundis are called otter cats because of their small flattened heads, short legs, and slender bodies, which gives them an otter-like resemblance.

They are excellent swimmers, and sometimes catch fish from streams and rivers to eat. They also eat small mammals, like rodents, armadillos, and armadillos, as well as reptiles and birds. They're solitary except during the breeding season, though they tend to form groups while in captivity.

There are eight subspecies of Jaguarundi, and four of those are on the federal list of endangered species: The Panamanian, Guatemalan, Gulf Coast, and Sinaloan Jaguarundi.

While accurate population numbers for the Jaguarundi are unknown, it is known that the species is quite rare and threatened mainly by habitat loss and by hunters who want its fur.