Ocelots are mainly nocturnal and solitary animals, except during mating season or when raising cubs.
hey play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the food chain by controlling the population of rodents and other small animals.
Traffic accidents are another threat to ocelots in the Pantanal. Ocelots are often killed or injured by vehicles when they cross roads or highways that cut through their habitat.
One of the conservation efforts is the creation and management of protected areas that cover important habitats for ocelots and other wildlife in the Pantanal.