When did Ocelot's become Endangered?

Listing Date and Type of Listing

  Ocelots were listed as endangered on March 28 of 1972 under the authority of Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969. The species has a recovery priority number of 5C. This means ocelots have a high degree of threat, low potential for recovery, and a high degree of conflict with urban development. Here is a video with more information on Ocelots.

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