Research overview: assisted reproduction in ocelots

The ocelot has served as a focus for applying assisted-reproduction techniques to a small spotted cat of conservation concern. This overview surveys reproductive research on ocelots, including reproductive monitoring, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, and embryo technologies. It reviews how the species has been used to test methods that bridge the gap between the domestic cat model and larger or rarer felids, and how genome banking preserves ocelot genetics. The review connects this work to managing small captive populations and to potential support for wild populations. Understanding ocelot assisted reproduction illustrates how reproductive science is tailored to the biology of individual species across the diverse cat family.