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The ocelot, also known as the dwarf leopard, is an endangered species found in diverse habitats across Costa Rica, including mangrove forests, savannah grasslands, and tropical forests. With threats such as deforestation, vehicle collisions, and overhunting, the ocelot population in the U.S. has dwindled to fewer than 100 individuals. To ensure their survival, measures such as creating protected habitats and biological corridors are essential. Understanding and preserving this unique species is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
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Endangered animal in Costa Rica • Common name: Ocelot or dwarf leopard • Scientific name: Leoparduspardalis aequatorialis • Habitat: a range from mangrove forests, coastal marshes, savannah grasslands, pastures, thorn scrub and tropical forests • Threats: deforestation, getting hit by cars, and over hunting. • Aprox. population in U.S: fewer than 100 Ocelots • Measure to protect it: provide habitat and biological corridors
