San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Ocelot

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San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Ocelot
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Like all small cats, ocelots have very good vision and hearing. Their eyes have a special layer on the inside that collects light, so ocelots can see much better in the dark than people can. It is as easy for an ocelot to walk around at night as it is for you to walk around during the day! Their sense of smell is a lot better than a human’s but not as good as a dog’s. Long whiskers help this cat feel its way around. Ocelots prey on rodents, birds, snakes, iguanas and other lizards, baby peccaries, young deer, rabbits, and even fish! The ocelot spends most of its time on the ground, but is a good climber, jumper, and swimmer.

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