PolicyWednesday, March 18, 2026Mongabay
From endangered to invasive: Rare ocelot spotted on Mexico’s Cozumel Island
Rarely seen in Cozumel, ocelots are shifting from an endangered species to potentially becoming invasive due to changes in their habitat and ecological balance. This situation highlights the need for adaptive conservation strategies that address both the protection of endangered species and the prevention of invasive species proliferation on the island.
