Photo Of The Day - The Jaguarandi (Herpailurus Yagouaroundi)

Jaguarandi (Herpaillurus yagouaroundi.
This species is highly adaptable, this low-slung feline
inhabits many different envronments, from southern North America
through to Central and South America. It is also known as the Otter Cat
for it's uncanny likeness to the otter. The Jaguarandi is a very vocal species
This cat thriteen distinct calls from purring to a whistling and chattering
It lives on a variety of prey including small mammals ranging from
armadillos, birds and even fish.

Photo: Deograndi, istock
Credit: American Museum of Natural History