Courtship and Mating of the Puma yagouaroundi in the Rosy Walther Zoo, Honduras

Abstract

This note describes the courtship and mating exhibited by a pair of jaguarundi in captivity. Additionally, the diet, enclosure size and social behavior of the species are described. The observations were made at the Rosy Walther Zoo Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The behavior associated with copulation was typical of small felids; the precopulatory phase was characterized by chase and male approach. When the female was susceptible to sexual activity she allowed the male close to her, he grasped her by the nape, she accepted copulation and crouched, remaining flat on the ground, and finally she was mounted by the male. Since 2012, there has been recorded one kitten born; however the cub body was found dead inside the enclosure.

Ceiba, 2012 Volumen 53(2):73-76