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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Berenice Garcia

Is the ocelot, the endangered South Texas wildcat, making a comeback?

The ocelot subspecies Leopardus pardalis albescens, found in South Texas, is classified as endangered.
The ocelot found in South Texas is classified as endangered. (Credit: Photo courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 2022, ©Chase Fountain)

McALLEN — It’s been more than 50 years since the South Texas ocelot — a medium-sized spotted wildcat known for parallel stripes running down its neck — was put on the federal endangered species list.

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