The American Wild Cat is a term used to refer to two species of cats native to the Americas: the PUMA (also known as the Cougar or Mountain Lion) and the OCELOT. The PUMA is a large cat that can be found in North, Central, and South America, while the OCELOT is a smaller wild cat that is found mainly in Central and South America. Both species are important predators in their respective ecosystems and are considered to be threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.