In this episode, we explore how the margay has adapted to life in the canopy, from ankle-twisting climbs to calls that mimic other animals. Nature built a ninja, and we had to see it for ourselves.

Let’s meet the margay. This sleek, spotted cat is one of Costa Rica’s six species of feline and the most arboreal of the group. The margay (Leopardus wiedii) is most frequently known as the caucel in ...

The margay, or American tiger-cat, is a little smaller than the ocelot, and not quite so handsome. The legs and feet are spotted in true leopard fashion, but the shoulders, sides, and back are ...

The margay’s fur, small size and large eyes, especially when it’s young, makes it look like a docile domestic cat. This leads to its capture for the illegal pet trade. Image courtesy of Phaola ...

A margay club and a jaguar club were recovered after a couple was arrested, accused of selling one and attempting to sell the other. (U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas) ...