Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After a mysterious 7-year absence, the elusive Margay cat (Leopardus wiedii) has finally returned to the Ocho Verde reserve in Costa Rica! This video captures our first confirmed sightings of this rare, tree-dwelling feline since 2019.
The night color footage was recorded with an old GardePro white flash trail cam.
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Known for their incredible agility and massive eyes adapted for night hunting, Margays are one of the most secretive cats in the jungle. In this compilation, you'll see their distinctive behavior, including a rare and difficult-to-spot predation attempt where a Margay leaps into a bush to catch a snack.
👀 WATCH CLOSELY: The night hunt clip is very dark and happens fast! We recommend turning up your screen brightness to catch the action.
Timestamps:
0:00 The Return of the Margay
0:33 The Night Hunt (Rare Behavior!)
2:18 Margay cat at night in color
3:18 What's Coming Next...
🌿 BIG NEWS: This sighting is part of a massive ecological survey we are conducting. We are currently finishing a full 30-minute documentary exploring the Upper Forest, Middle Trails, and Lowland Stream zones of Ocho Verde.
#Margay #Wildlife #TrailCam #OchoVerde #RareAnimals #naturedocumentary
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ]
After a mysterious 7-year absence, the elusive Margay cat (Leopardus wiedii) has finally returned to the Ocho Verde reserve in Costa Rica! This video captures our first confirmed sightings of this rare, tree-dwelling feline since 2019.
The night color footage was recorded with an old GardePro white flash trail cam.
🔥 GET THE new GARDEPRO E9PWF HERE:
👉 Purchase Link: gardepro.com/frankocho
👉 Use Coupon Code: [ FRANK0711 ] for a steep discount!
Affiliate links funnel a little commission to the channel, but keep the price the same for YOU!
Known for their incredible agility and massive eyes adapted for night hunting, Margays are one of the most secretive cats in the jungle. In this compilation, you'll see their distinctive behavior, including a rare and difficult-to-spot predation attempt where a Margay leaps into a bush to catch a snack.
👀 WATCH CLOSELY: The night hunt clip is very dark and happens fast! We recommend turning up your screen brightness to catch the action.
Timestamps:
0:00 The Return of the Margay
0:33 The Night Hunt (Rare Behavior!)
2:18 Margay cat at night in color
3:18 What's Coming Next...
🌿 BIG NEWS: This sighting is part of a massive ecological survey we are conducting. We are currently finishing a full 30-minute documentary exploring the Upper Forest, Middle Trails, and Lowland Stream zones of Ocho Verde.
#Margay #Wildlife #TrailCam #OchoVerde #RareAnimals #naturedocumentary
About Ocho Verde Wildlife
Ocho Verde Wildlife documents the living rainforest of Costa Rica through authentic trail-camera footage, field observations, and documentary-style stories from the Ocho Verde Wildlife Refuge. We also capture wildlife field observations across the United States with a focus on herpetology and native snake species.
Here you’ll find real animal behavior, field discoveries, conservation stories, and the unexpected moments that make wild habitats so fascinating. Some videos let nature speak for itself through natural sound and closed captions, while others follow the detective work behind an encounter.
Our goal is to offer a respectful, evidence-based window into wild places while helping viewers better understand and appreciate the animals that live there.
🌿 Subscribe to explore wild places with us and see what the cameras reveal next: [ youtube.com/channel/UCr625eA34vZlmEh1p9ivtvw ]
