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February 24, 2026

New Kingsville breeding facility aims to give Texas ocelots a second chance

Fewer than 100 ocelots remain in the wild in the United States, all in deep South Texas. Habitat loss, fragmentation and limited genetic diversity have pushed this iconic native cat to the brink. The new breeding facility in Kingsville, highlighted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, represents a critical step toward strengthening the long-term recovery of the species.

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