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Margay Cats . By Madi. Physical Traits. The margay cats fur pattern allows it to blend into trees so it can catch its prey Its sharp claws help it to climb up trees. Behavior Adaptations. The margay cat climbs trees to capture its prey. Ecosystem/Habitat. island of Puerto Rico.
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Margay Cats By Madi
Physical Traits • The margay cats fur pattern allows it to blend into trees so it can catch its prey • Its sharp claws help it to climb up trees
Behavior Adaptations • The margay cat climbs trees to capture its prey
Ecosystem/Habitat • island of Puerto Rico. • Margay cats live in trees that stand in thick jungles • The temp. goes from 71 degrees TO 81 degrees
Diet • Margay cats eat rats, squirrels, and possums. • Larger cats may eat sloths and small monkeys. • The margay cat is a carnivore • Margay cats eat rats, squirrels, and possums. • Larger cats may eat sloths and small monkeys. • The margay cat is a carnivore
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Food Chain • The margay cat is a tertiary consumer. • Its niche is to hunt other animals for food.
Learned Traits • How to hunt • Where the best food is • How to climb trees
Inherited Traits • Its fur pattern • Its sharp claws • Its teeth • Its hunting abilities
Interesting Facts • The margay is also known as little ocelot • Its scientific name is Leopardus Weidii • It can run down a tree head first • They practically live in trees • People can keep them as pets