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A female Southern oncilla or tiger cat (Leopardus guttulus) at Fundacao Jardim Zoologico de Brasilia. This species is listed as vulnerable by IUCN. Habitat loss and poaching for the skin are two threats to the species. This animal was rescued as an orphan in the Brasilia area by IBAMA, the Brazilian wildlife agency. This animal’s name is Potira, an indigenous name for a local goddess.
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- Brasília
- Brazil
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- cats
- felines
- female animal
- full length
- Fundacao Jardim Zoologico de Brasília
- Leopardus guttulus
- mammals
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- Photo Ark
- Potira
- side view
- Southern oncilla
- Spots
- studio shot
- tiger cat
- zoo animal
- Zoo Brasilia
This photo © Joel Sartore 2021. Image usage guidelines

This photo is part of the Photo Ark.