Margay (IMAGE)

Wildlife Conservation Society

Margay

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Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Federal University of Amazonas have documented a first for the Americas: a wild cat (specifically a margay) imitating a prey species in order to bring it within striking range.

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Tófoli/Rohe

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