Kinkajou

Kinkajou

Native to Central and South America, kinkajous are also known as Honey Bears; however, they are not related to bears. Kinkajous are most closely related to raccoons, despite having an appearance more like a primate. Kinkajous have a long, prehensile tail that is used...
Ocelot

Ocelot

Ocelots are native to Central and South America with a small population still residing in the southwestern United States.  Ocelots are excellent climbers and live most of their lives in trees.  They have a very distinct odor that they spray to mark their territory. ...
Caracal

Caracal

Caracals are native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. They are a tawny, reddish brown color but very distinct ears. Their ears have long tufts of hair on them. Caracal in Turkish means “Black Eared”. Caracals are fierce predators who hunt birds and...
Cougar

Cougar

Although cougars are bigger than some “big cats”, they are considered a small cat due to their ability to purr and not roar.  Cougars have over 70 different names and have the largest range of any wild land animal in the Americas. Cougars were once prevalent in...