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Ocelots are Texas’ rarest wild cats and a beloved symbol of the state's wild heritage. Discover the ecological and cultural importance of these wild cats in South Texas, the threats they face, and the recovery work underway. Learn practical actions communities, landowners, and policymakers can take to restore habitat, reduce road impacts, and strengthen wildlife corridors to help secure a future for this rare cat.

About Our Expert Speaker
Dr. Sharon (Shari) Wilcox is the Senior Texas Representative for Defenders of Wildlife, where she leads conservation and restoration initiatives for native U.S.–Mexico borderland wild cats, including jaguar, jaguarundi, and ocelot. She also brings academic and applied expertise to her role as a Professor of Practice in Geography and Sustainability at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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