The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi; / ˌdʒæɡwəˈrʌndi / or / ˌʒæɡwəˈrʌndi /) is a wild cat native to the Americas. Its range extends from central Argentina in the south to northern …

Apr 6, 2025 · Jaguarundi, (Puma yagouaroundi), small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The …

Jun 22, 2024 · Native to the Americas, jaguarundis have some unusual features — slender, elongated bodies; short legs; and small, flattened heads with rounded ears — making them …

Oct 25, 2018 · Other Name(s): Eyra, jaguarondi, otter cat; Scientific name: Herpailurus yagouaroundi or Puma yagouaroundi; Type of Animal: Mammal, member of the order …

May 27, 2024 · A jaguarundi cat is a small mammal with the nickname otter cat. Its slender, long body and flattish head make it look more like an otter than a cat. They weigh 20 pounds or …

The jaguarundi is amongst the most unusual cat species in the New World, being rather weasel-like in its looks. Its body is slender and long, with a small flattened head, short legs, a long tail, …

Nov 4, 2022 · Meet the jaguarundi: a tiny wild cat that moves like an otter, looks like a weasel, chirps like a bird, and is often mistaken for a house cat. Also known as the “otter cat,” …

The head is small and flat with small, low lying ears that gives the jaguarundi the face of an otter, hence the name otter cat. It has two color phases that can be present in the same litter. The …

Mar 7, 2025 · The term “otter cat” refers to the jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi), a small, unspotted wild cat native to the Americas. This unique feline, often likened to a weasel or otter …

Jaguarundis are sometimes called “otter cats” because of their long, slender body and their short ears. They have 4 basic color coats; Red, Brown, Silver and Black. Jaguarundis have at least …