There are estimated 4500-7500 of these in the wild. They are an endangered species.
2. Leopardus tigrinus
Answer: Oncilla
This species has never been studied in the wild.
3. Leopardus pardalis
Answer: Ocelot
This little cat is making a comeback now that there are strict hunting regulations.
4. Panthera pardus
Answer: Leopard
Considered endangered, its population is expected to decline due to habitat loss.
5. Leopardus wiedi
Answer: Margay
This is a South American cat. They average 1 kitten per litter.
6. Felis margarita
Answer: Sand Cat
Endangered, its range is the Middle East. They weigh 1-3 kg, have 2-3 kittens per litter and live about 13 years.
7. Acinonyx jubatus
Answer: Cheetah
This is the fastest cat in the world.
8. Herpailurus yaguarondi
Answer: Jaguarundi
Relatively common in Central and N. America. This feline is rarely spotted in Texas and New Mexico. It has been compared to a weasel which is how it also got the name 'Otter Cat'.
9. Felis nigripes
Answer: Black-footed cat
Rare species from Africa. Females are classified as the smallest cat species in the world.
10. Felis chaus
Answer: Jungle cat
Considered common in tropical Asia, N. Africa, and SW Asia. It has a uniform coat color of sandy yellow to reddish brown.
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