4859 x 3427 px | 41,1 x 29 cm | 16,2 x 11,4 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
23. August 2019
Ort:
Wingham Wildlife Park, Wingham, Kent
Weitere Informationen:
This species has a length of up to 1.1 meters (44 inches), weighing anywhere from 2 to 7 Kg (4.5-15.5 lbs). This wide spread mammal can be found in Colombia, Guyana, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina, living in lowland areas.The average lifespan of this species in the wild is 14 years but in captivity it is around 17 years.As omnivores they will eat a mixture of fruits, insects, eggs and small mammals. One male is typically accepted into a band of females at the beginning of mating season, generally between January and March. Females will give birth after 70-75 days in a tree or rock nest. Litters may have between 2 to 7 kittens. After six weeks the mother and her young will re-join the band of females.This is a widespread and commonly seen species listed as least concern by the IUCN. Groups of females are called bands and can contain as many as thirty individuals.
