Endangered tigrillo rescued from Oaxaca home

Oaxaca, Mexico – Environmental authorities have rescued a tigrillo, a small wild cat listed as endangered in Mexico, from a private residence in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca. The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) secured the nine-month-old female tigrillo after receiving a report that the animal was inside a home.

During the operation, no documentation was presented to prove the legal ownership of the feline. Profepa officials noted that the tigrillo was found roaming freely within the property and showed a clear habituation to human contact. This allowed personnel to approach and handle the animal without significant difficulty. The cat did not exhibit typical wild behavior during its rescue on August 5.

The rescued tigrillo has been transferred to a wildlife management facility in Pachuca, Hidalgo. This center is equipped with the necessary infrastructure and trained staff to provide appropriate care, housing, and rehabilitation. Authorities will determine if the tigrillo is fit for release into its natural habitat.

The tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii) is classified as endangered under NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 and is listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is the smallest of Mexico's wild cats, weighing no more than 3.5 kilograms and measuring up to 60 centimeters in length. It is a solitary animal that preys on small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

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