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Jaguarundi
Scientific name: Herpailurus yagouaroundi
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: FELIDAE
Group: Mammals
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 50 m
Rut period: Toutel'année:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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Births: N/A
Habitat:
Tropical and deciduous forests, scrub and riparian thickets
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The jaguarundi is a slender wild cat of 50–60 cm (excluding tail), with short legs and uniform grey or reddish coat. A secretive, diurnal species, it inhabits tropical and deciduous forests, scrub and riparian thickets, preying on ground-feeding birds, small rodents and reptiles.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Hide at forest-edge trails or streamside thickets, remaining motionless. Shoot at dawn or dusk with a telephoto lens (≥300 mm), fast shutter to freeze its furtive movements, and shallow depth of field to isolate its uniform coat against foliage.
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