too much development between the
mean body size of 102 centimeters for
Mexican side and known jaguar popula-
females and 114 for males according to
tions in Mexico.
Mexican researcher Arturo Caso. Other
Texas is also home to the jaguarundi. They are a medium-sized cat with a
sources list them as ranging from 100 to 120 centimeters with the tail making up the greatest part of the length.
Most specimens are about 20 centimeters tall and sport a dark gray color while others are chocolate brown or blonde. Jaguarundis are known to range from South America to the Mexican borders of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. The key word here is “known�. That means scientists have observed or captured the species within those areas,
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