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The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a small wild cat native to Central and South America. A solitary and nocturnal cat, it lives mainly in primary evergreen and deciduous forest. Until the 1990s, margays were hunted illegally for the wildlife trade, which resulted in a large population decrease. The margay has been listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN since 2008 because remaining populations are thought to be declining due to loss of habitat following conversion of forests. In his first description, Schinz named the margay Felis wiedii in honour of Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied who collected specimens in Brazil (Wikipedia).
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marie-claire gallet 19 Apr 2018
AWWW, SO CUTE !!!!!!!!!! VERY WELL DONE !!!!!!!!Joanie Holliday 18 Apr 2018
ADORABLE, BEAUTIFUL WORK.