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The Margay is a small wild cat that lives in the tropical rain forest. Today, it spends most of its time in trees and hunts birds, insects, and small animals. The rain forest is a rich habitat with many plants and animals. However, climate change may slowly change this environment. Over millions of years, evolution could help the Margay cat adapt to this new habitat. It may develop webbed paws to swim and walk through water more easily. Its tail could become flatter and stronger to help with balance and movement in water. Its fur color might change to green or darker shades for better camouflage. These adaptions would help the future Margay survive in a changing rain forest ecosystem.