Where are Ocelots Found?
Geographic and Population Changes
Ocelots have been found in Arizona, Texas, and throughout Mexico. In the 1800’s, the ocelot was found throughout Arkansas, Louisiana and Arizona. The locations ocelots are currently found is displayed in the green areas of the map below. These cats prefer leafy canopies of South American rain forests while they also inhabit tropical forests, thorn forests, mangrove swamps and brush lands. In recent years, the cats have also been seen adapting to human habitats and seen in villages and small towns.
Female ocelot territories rarely overlap, whereas the male territory often includes the territory of up to three females. The cats secure their territory with urine and scent markings. Social interaction between sexes is minimal outside of the mating season.
Ocelots have been found in Arizona, Texas, and throughout Mexico. In the 1800’s, the ocelot was found throughout Arkansas, Louisiana and Arizona. The locations ocelots are currently found is displayed in the green areas of the map below. These cats prefer leafy canopies of South American rain forests while they also inhabit tropical forests, thorn forests, mangrove swamps and brush lands. In recent years, the cats have also been seen adapting to human habitats and seen in villages and small towns.
Female ocelot territories rarely overlap, whereas the male territory often includes the territory of up to three females. The cats secure their territory with urine and scent markings. Social interaction between sexes is minimal outside of the mating season.
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