Ocelots are found in United States, Mexico, Central America and South America in every country except Chile.

What countries do ocelots live in?

The ocelot ranges throughout the Western Hemisphere, from southern Texas to northern Argentina. This species lives in a variety of vegetated habitats, from tropical and subtropical rainforests in Central and South America to semi-arid thornscrub in Texas and northern Mexico.

Are there ocelots in the US?

Ocelots used to range from South Texas up into Arkansas and Louisiana but today there are an estimated 50 ocelots that remain in the United States, including a breeding population found on the refuge. ... Unlike most other cats, ocelots are also good swimmers.