In early preparation for the Texas Round Up Event we 'Team J2B2" are hiding some power runs in the area. They are varied from regular to nano in size. They are of all sorts of difficulties. Some in or near trees, some on or near guard rails, some on or around fences. Although there are many of the same type of containers. The hides are placed differently or camouflaged in various ways so very few will be the same as the last one. Also there are four different hiders so you never know whats next.
Jaguarundis is slightly larger than a domestic cat, weighing 8 - 16 pounds. Their coat is a solid color; either rusty-brown or charcoal gray.
Life History
Jaguarundis move in a quick weasel-like manner. They eat birds, rabbits, and small rodents, hunting during early morning and evening. Although Jaguarundis hunt mostly on the ground, they also climb trees easily and have been seen springing into the air to capture prey. Historical accounts from Mexico suggest that Jaguarundis are also good swimmers and enter the water freely. They are solitary (live alone) except during the mating season of November and December. Jaguarundis are active mainly at night, but also move around during the day, often going to water to drink at midday. They live 16 to 22 years in captivity.
Jaguarundis are endangered because the dense brush that provides habitat has been cleared for farming or for the growth of cities. Jaguarundis still exist in Mexico, but they are now very rare in Texas. People in the Lower Rio Grande Valley are working together to plant native shrubs and restore habitat for the Jaguarundi, Ocelot, migrating songbirds, and other animals.
Habitat
Like the Ocelot, the Jaguarundi is found in dense, thorny shrublands.
Distribution
It is found in the south Texas brush country and lower Rio Grande valley. Jaguarundis are also found in northern Mexico and central and south America.