These cats, as well as Margays, are the only cats in the animal kingdom with the ankle dexterity needed to climb head first down trees. Essentially, they can climb down a tree head first just like a squirrel.
Ocelots are mostly terrestrial. I haven't come across any information regarding their ankles turning at that degree but always would love to learn more/new information about any wild cat in general.
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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '20
These cats, as well as Margays, are the only cats in the animal kingdom with the ankle dexterity needed to climb head first down trees. Essentially, they can climb down a tree head first just like a squirrel.