Increasingly rare: Jaguarundi moves up a notch on the endangered species list

Mongabay
Aug 17, 2026, 9:40 am107 ptsTrending
Distinct for their rather uncat-like appearance, jaguarundis have long flown under the research and conservation radar. However, its latest uplisting to near threatened on the IUCN Red List could change that. These small cats — weighing up to around 7 kilograms (15 pounds) — roam savannah and forest…

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