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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

A few weeks ago, my coworker Celeste and I were driving back from a beach cleanup and as we were headed back to Lake Jackson, we thought we saw a mountain lion on the side of the road. We were taken ...

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 ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

The jaguarundi is a unique beast. Though it counts as one of Costa Rica’s six species of wild cats, it doesn’t look particularly catlike. Their long slender bodies and short noses often leave lucky ...

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 ...