Unburdened by a litter of kits, male ocelots follow their instincts to explore new habitats, seeking new mates. Ocelot populations declined in the U.S. due to habitat loss, a lack of habitat ...

"An ocelot usually has one kitten. That's the normal litter size," Swanson said. "And in the wild, the mother will raise that kitten for a full year until it's old enough to go out on its own.