Episode 10 - The Ocelot Who Calls This Costa Rican Mountain Home

Today’s story is about one of the most elusive, elegant creatures in the jungle – the ocelot – and how one (or maybe two) has made this hillside part of their path.

My little house is perched high on the mountain, backed right up against a reserve, so the backyard isn't just a yard – it's a highway for everything from agoutis to coatis, toucans and so much more. I set up a trail cam to see what wanders through at night, and one morning I checked the footage. There it was in all its cat glory, a sleek ocelot strolling casually away from the camera, spots glowing like a living leopard print under the moonlight.

I was hooked. As a massive cat lover, I couldn't believe it. This wild beauty of perfection weaving through the trees like it's always belonged here. But it didn't stop there…

Follow the wild on Instagram, X and TikTok: @sarahlutkewild

Prints & more: SarahLutkeWild.com

#WildlifePhotography #CostaRica #PuraVida