General 

Oncilla

Oncilla
Leopardus tigrinus Oncilla image
Size: body=50 cm; tail=30 cm; weight=2.25 kg 
Description: Smallest of the spotted cats, almost the size of a house cat. Upperparts usually tawny with black spots; sometimes entirely brownish-black in Guyana. Spots usually separate, not forming stripes except on neck. Tail slightly longer than hind legs, relatively shorter and less bushy than Margay tail. Fur on neck not reversed. Legs long and slim, with medium sized feet. Muzzle short, eyes yellowish. Eyeshine bright yellow. 
Activity: Probably nocturnal and terrestrial, but may climb. 
Habits: Habits are not well known. In captivity it climbs well, but it is thought to travel and hunt on the ground. The diet includes mice and small birds. It is usually silent. 
Habitat: Usually found in mature forest. 
Signs: Front tracks are broader than hind (front about 27 mm, hind 22 mm), with a larger gap between foot pad and toe pad than in track of domestic cat. Tracks are rarely encountered. 
Status: Rare. This is the least known cat species in Iwokrama (to date it has not been recorded in Iwokrama Forest). Listed on CITES Appendix I. IUCN rank of Lower Risk.

Iwokrama Riverlodge COVID-19 Tourism Protocols

Providing assurance for a clean and healthy environment for visitors and staff at Iwokrama locations. The Iwokrama Hygiene and Sanitation Protocol is an addition to Iwokrama’s Safety and Health Manual. This new protocol is implemented as a result of the COVID – 19 Pandemic. It includes new guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, tourists and other visitors. This Protocol is subject to change without notice and is based on current Government of Guyana regulations and other health and safety best practices.