Luray John 1992 Ocelot Leus pardalis Big Bend Ranch State Natural Area, 20 miles E of Presidio, Presidio Co., Texas May 24 At 08:00, an ocelot bounded into view as I was recording a protecting Bell's Vireo from the mist not within the thorn forest at Los Cerritos. It froze briefly, then darted into the dense understory from which it emerged. It was in view for less than 2 seconds. The cat was about 20