| Pampas
Cat
Oncifelis colocolo
The pampas cat primarily inhabits open grasslands, or pampas,
for which it is named. Hunting primarily on the ground, it is
a generalist, catching and eating any small animal available.
Fact File
Length: 1.7 to 2.3 ft
Weight: 7.7 to 14.5 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 16 yrs
Habitat: Grassland, forest and scrubland
Diet: Rodents, birds, lizards and insects
Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Lower risk/near
threatened)
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