Description: Has large eyes. Coat: Yellow-brown with black spots and stripes, the tail is ringed and the eyes are dark brown.
Size: Head and body length 45-70cm, tail length 35-50cm.
Weight: 4-9kg.
Senses: Excellent at climbing.
Habitat: Forest and scrubland.
Range:
Distribution: N Mexico to N Argentina.
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Prey: Rats, squirrels, opossums, monkeys and birds.
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Litter Size: 1-2 young per litter.
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