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Research overview: phylogeography of the ocelot and margay
OverviewThe ocelot and margay are widespread Neotropical cats whose phylogeography reveals how rainforest history structured small felid populations. This overview surveys studies showing pronounced genetic s…
Research overview: the distinctive Leopardus karyotype
OverviewMost cats share a conserved chromosome number, but the ocelot lineage is distinguished by a reduced karyotype resulting from a chromosomal fusion. This overview explains how Leopardus species carry 36…
Research overview: the ocelot lineage and the Leopardus radiation
OverviewThe ocelot lineage comprises the small spotted cats of the Americas, nearly all placed in the genus Leopardus, and represents a relatively recent and rapid radiation. This overview surveys the group,…