Geoffroy's cat

What is a "Geoffroy's cat"?

Geoffroy's cat is a small wild cat species native to South America, including regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Uruguay. It is named after French naturalist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, who first described it in the early 19th century. Geoffroy's cat has a compact body with short legs and a relatively large head. Its fur varies in color, ranging from grayish-brown to reddish-brown, with dark spots and stripes forming a unique pattern on its coat. Its face is marked with distinctive black tear streaks running from the inner corner of its eyes down to its whiskers. Geoffroy's cat is known for its adaptability, being able to thrive in a wide range of habitats, from grasslands and forests to high-altitude regions in the Andes. It is a solitary and elusive hunter, primarily preying on small mammals, birds, and insects.