Meet Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi), a spotted wildcat about the size of a domestic cat that prowls the grasslands and forests of southern and central South America. It is one of the most widespread felines on the continent. Geoffroy’s cat was named after French zoologist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, who first described the species in the 19th century.

Adult Geoffroy’s cats typically measure about 45–80 cm in body length, with a tail about half as long. They usually weigh between 3 and 6 kg (6–13 lbs). Males tend to be larger than females. The largest Geoffroy’s cats come from the cooler southern regions, while those in the north are smaller with darker coats.