Observations report opportunistic foraging by ocelots in fragmented forests, highlighting interactions with livestock.
We report the first confirmed record of an ocelot ( Leopardus pardalis ) dragging a dead calf. This occurred in degraded forest in southeastern Brazil and highlights opportunistic behavior in anthropized landscapes, reinforcing the importance of direct observations for understanding interactions between mesopredators and domestic animals.
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