Jim Schroeder rounded a bend in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge this September, the side of his pickup brushing past high grasses emerging from the dense South Texas thickets. Schroeder’s sister, ...

Why it's awesome: Not all predatory wildcats roar; a small feline called the jaguarundi uses at least 13 calls, including purring, whistling and chirping like a bird. Native to the Americas, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a little-known small felid with a range extending from northern Argentina to Mexico. The last ...

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In the dense forests and scrublands stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, a secretive creature slips quietly through the underbrush. Its unique appearance, combining features of both ...

Residents near San Antonio may have spotted a cat long believed to be extinct in Texas. In Seguin, locals are comparing recent big cat sightings to the jaguarundi — a small, elusive feline related to ...

At first glance, the jaguarundi doesn’t look quite like your typical wild cat. With its long body, short legs, and sleek coat, it’s often compared to an otter more than a feline. Native to Central and ...

A teensy rare albino female jaguarundi cub has been found in the Aburra Valley metropolitan area in northwestern Colombia. Officials there say it’s the first time the animal has been found in the ...