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{K:230} 6/1/2005
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Good eye contact,realy seems wild cat,liked the series look in his eyes.
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/26/2005
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Hi Larry,
I have never seen these guys in the wild either, only in zoological parks.
Due to their dark coloration, they don't receive the attention of ocelots, jaguars and the other spotted cats.
They are very elusive and because their nocturnal habitats it is very difficult to see them.
Thank you for siviting my page and thank you for your comments.
Yamil
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/26/2005
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Dear Jim,
Thank you for your nice comment.
Yamil
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 5/26/2005
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I've never seen this animal before...great stuff Yamil
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James Hager
{K:6285} 5/25/2005
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Thanks for posting this. I've never seen, nor heard of, such a cat. Thanks too for the additional info you gave about it. Nice low perspective. Looks like he moved during the exposure.
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Andreas Droussiotis
{K:4757} 5/18/2005
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So this in not a jaguar!From the additional information given i assume that the yaguarundis size is about double of the domesticated cat.In this part of the world we are mostly unfamiliar with the great variety of the Felidae family.
Thanks and regards
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/18/2005
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Hi Andreas,
I am sorry for the confusion.
This guy is not a jaguar. This is a yaguaroundi. Is a lot smaller than the jaguar. Jaguarondi?s body weight goes between 3 to 7 kg and their coat is either brown or red. Jaguars can weight from 35 kg in Belize to 150 kg in the Mato Grosso, Brazil. Besides their coat is spotted.
Although they are on the same family, Felidae, they are completely different species.
In regards of his captive life, I agree with you. I will rather see him roaming free, however, zoological parks are very important institutions because they help us to understand and to know wild animals that other wise we will never encounter in our life time.
Thank you for your interest in this particular species.
Yamil
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Burcu Avdan
{K:338} 5/17/2005
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what a wonderful photograph
congratulations
BAVDAN
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Andreas Droussiotis
{K:4757} 5/9/2005
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Great picture of this Jaguar.Pity that is held captive in the zoo instead of roaming free in wild.Very beautiful sad eyes!
The information you gave us very useful indeed.
Regards
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/8/2005
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Awesome shot.
When I was at the Calgary Zoo, I remember two Russian tigers (Siberian Sub-Species) less than a year old.
Probably this is one of them.
Not doubt the tiger is the most colorful of all the mammals.
Thank you for sharing.
Yamil
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 5/8/2005
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Very Wild Type of Cat....Yami!
Good Photograph...Very Clear and Sharp...I See you used a Flash...!!!
Regards:
Jeff.
Thank you, Yamil!...for your Visit..and Comment!
There are Several Photographs...that I have taken at the Calgary Zoo...if you Care to Look!!!
Jeff.
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 5/7/2005
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Beautifully clear capture of this cat, Yamil! Very well taken!
Dave.
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Miguel Andrade
{K:5463} 5/7/2005
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Stunning capture Yamil! excellent!
Congrats
regards, Miguel
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 5/7/2005
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What intense eyes. The texture of the fur is wonderful.
Mary
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C.A. Mikulice
{K:13300} 5/7/2005
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wonderful photo, Yamil-- I've never seen markings like this on a big cat before, and such small ears! Very sharp-- I can almost hear him breathe!
christine
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/7/2005
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Hello my friend, thank you for accepting my invitation.
Thank you very much for your comment.
Yamil
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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 5/7/2005
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Dear Mary, I have some info about Jaguarundis that I want to share with you.
Jaguarundi are found in lowland forests, second growth woodland, swampy areas, and dense thorny thickets of mesquite, and acacia, i.e. chaparral. They avoid very open country, but are often found near rivers. Geographically, they are distributed from Arizona and the lower Rio Grande of south Texas, to the Chaco of Argentina, in Jujuy and Mendoza provinces. They were introduced into Florida in the 1940?s and the feral population is now well established.
Because the color of its coat, they were not affected during the wildcats fur trade of the 50s to 70's.
The reference to this info is the:
Wild Cats Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan published by the IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group. 1996.
Thanks for your comment.
Yamil
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 5/6/2005
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Peculiar and interesting cat species Yamil. My first look at one. Great work.
Joggie
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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR
{K:42404} 5/6/2005
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Bellísima fotografía y detalles , aquí en la selva en el Reserva Nacional de Tambopata tenemos estos bellos felinos su nombre científico es (Herpailurus yaguarundi)o (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) no estoy seguro de cual es el correcto pues he visto ambos en diferentes libros. Felicitaciones 
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Getulio Melo
{K:6481} 5/6/2005
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What a beautiful portrait, Yamil! Great close-up indeed. Congrats and thank your for your so kind comments.
Best regards
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 5/6/2005
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Beautiful felin Yamil!
Cheers!
Roberto.
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 5/6/2005
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What an unusual coat, I have never seen one like this or heard the name before. Great composition
margaret
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