Ocelot Spotted in Arizona for the First Time in 50 Years

Phoenix Zoo's trail cameras capture rare footage, sparking new hope for the endangered species.

The ocelot was recorded in the Atascosa Highlands, an area with no sightings in five decades.
Phoenix Zoo set up 50 cameras to study medium and large mammals in the understudied region.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department confirmed the ocelot is a new individual, not previously seen.
Ocelots are critically endangered in Arizona due to habitat fragmentation and loss.
Researchers aim to use the study to better understand and protect the ocelot and other wildlife.