margay
/ˈmɑrɡeɪ/
noun
- A small wild cat found in Central and South America, with a long tail and spotted fur.
- Unlike many other wild cats, the margay can rotate its ankles to climb down trees headfirst.
- A margay's spotted coat helps it blend into the dappled light of the forest.
- The margay is an excellent climber and spends most of its time in trees.