Save the Margay

The margay is a rare cat, closely resembling the ocelot and found in the rainforests of Mexico and Central and South America east of the Andes mountains.

 It is a very skilled jumper and climber and is sometimes called the "tree ocelot." It is the only cat species that can climb down a tree head first like a squirrel.

The main threats to the species is hunting for its fur and the pet trade and habitat loss due to deforestation. The margay does not adapt well to human disturbance, and is almost extinct in the northern parts of its range. 

Please sign this petition to keep the Margay on the Endangered Species list.