The jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a wild cat native to central and south America. It has a weasel-like appearance, with a long body and short legs. They are carnivores, hunting small animals such as birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Jaguarundi, (Puma yagouaroundi), small, unspotted New World cat (family Felidae), also known as the otter-cat because of its otterlike appearance and swimming ability. The jaguarundi is native to forested and brushy regions, especially those near water, from South America to the southwestern United.