Photos (not local): Jaguarundi, black jaguar, and melanistic jaguar with spots visible By Miriam Raftery January 22, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)--A rash of sightings of large black wildcats ...

Meet the jaguarundi, a curious creature that blurs the line between cat, weasel-and even otter! Here's the lowdown, served in a friendly tone: With a flattened head, tiny round ears, and a long tail, ...

A mysterious wild cat with an odd blend of feline and otter features is quietly slipping through the Americas. Despite its widespread range, it remains one of the least studied species. With its ...

The jaguarundi, a type of wild feline with very distinctive features, is a curious species that looks like a cross between a cat and an otter.

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The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) stands out among American wild cats for its unusual appearance, often described as otter-like or weasel-like rather than typically feline.

It might be only a little bigger than a house cat, but the jaguarundi has an elongated body and tail, short legs, and a small, flat head that makes it look more like an otter or a weasel.

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Researchers have discovered how orange cats got their coats — and why so many of them are male. The coat color comes from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome of orange, calico and ...

Home range and minimal population densities of Southern tiger cat (Leopardus guttulus), margay (Lepardus wiedii) and jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) were estimated between 2005 and 2006 in Taquari ...

Unlike other cats, the jaguarundi communicates through a variety of vocalizations, boasting up to 13 distinct sounds. These include chirps, whistles, purrs, and even a peculiar ‘chattering’ noise, ...