Laguna Atascosa is a 98,000 acres of protected natural habitat. This National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1946. It is mostly located in Cameron County and it is home to endangered and threatened species such as the Ocelot and the Jaguarundi. There are less than 50 ocelots in the US. Now thanks to this protective refuge and all the people that help take care of it, in 2014 two kittens were spotted in the cameras that are placed in and around the park. Hopefully with awareness and education about this park and its wildlife, the Ocelots may get a chance to grow in numbers. It is also home to 415 species of birds, including green jays, hummingbirds, egrets, and crows. Other animals that call Laguna Atascosa home are alligators, turtles, and deer...etc.
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