Key Facts
Family:
Felidae
Diet:
Carnivore – primarily deer, capybaras, peccaries, caimans, and other medium to large vertebrates
Height:
63–76 cm at the shoulder
Life Span:
12–15 years in the wild; up to 20+ years in captivity
Number of Young:
Ranging from 1 to 4 cubs, but usually 2.
Distribution:
Central and South America; historically ranged into the southern United States
Habitat:
Rainforests, wetlands, savannas, dry forests, and scrublands
Length:
1.1–1.85m excluding tail
Weight:
45–113 kg, males generally heavier than females
