IUCN / SSC Cat Specialist Group - Digital Cat Library |
|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
|
|
| Gudynas, E. | |
| Inventory report: _Felis pardalis_ in Uruguay | |
| 1982 Full Book | |
The ocelot has not been included for the Uruguayan fauna, as there is not evidence that it occurs in the country in the past. Recently, Acosta y Lara (1) found an old newspaper article ("La Prensa", 13(3913), July 31, 1901) published at Salto city, which described the hunting of Puma concolor individuals. The article signaled the presence at the Arapey river gallery forests of a cat with a "skin 'splashed' of veins and moles, and about 1,20m length". Acosta y Lara stated that it may be the ocelot. Thus it is probable that F. paralis actually occur in Uruguay in the past. Considering the ocelot's habitat selection this seems probable, as the Arapey area presents large forests by the time. Individuals may reach Uruguay, from northern forests, thanks to the forests along major rivers. |
|
 |
PDF files are only accessible to Friends of the Cat Group. Joining Friends of the Cat Group gives you unlimited access and downloads in the Cat SG Library for one year, and allows you to receive our newsletter Cat News (2 regular issues per year plus special issues). More information how to join here |
(c) IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group ( IUCN - The World Conservation Union) |