What to do if you see a dead Ocelot

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is asking for the public's assistance in the recovery of the ocelot, a highly endangered wild cat found in deep South Texas. FWS is the lead agency responsible for the recovery of this species and works with many partners, public and private, to ensure this beautiful cat will grace the Texas landscape for generations to come.

1. To report a DEAD or INJURED OCELOT, JAGUARUNDI, COUGAR, or JAGUAR (or species identification unknown),
CALL DISPATCH IMMEDIATELY: Day 956-784-7520   Night 956-330-5007

2. Provide important information, including your name and a phone number where you can be reached. Directions to the location and details of the site. (Click the Guide below for the difference between a bobcat and an ocelot).

3. If you find a dead ocelot, please stay with the carcass if you can until USFWS arrives. If you are not able to stay, please photograph the carcass and move off the road so that it is not visible to passersby. Be sure to let USFWS know exactly where to find the carcass so they can retrieve it and collect important information such as internal tags and genetic information.

For information or concerns about the refuge, please contact: george_garcia@fws.gov,  956-244-2019

Click here for Why Save Endangered Species brochure

Ocelot vs Bobcat Pocket Guide