Maracajá cat appears in the garage of a building in Maringá A passion cat (Leopardus wiedii) was found inside a residential condominium in Maringá, in the North of Paraná. The feline is considered at risk of extinction, according to the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). According to the Environmental Military Police, which carried out the capture, residents requested the rescue of the animal this Thursday (9). ?Follow the g1 Maringá and region channel on WhatsApp The margay was in the condominium's garage and also hid under the vehicles that were parked. After being rescued, he was taken to a Wildlife Support Center. The animal must undergo a veterinary medical evaluation before it can be returned to the wild. There are no reports of injuries. The suspicion is that the animal entered the location when leaving a native forest area close to the address. A margay cat was found in the garage of the condominium, in Maringá. Environmental Military Police/Nadia Lucas Tozini Read also: Paraguayan workers: Adults and minors are rescued from situations similar to slavery during cassava harvesting in Paraná Remember the case: Paraná city hall secretary is arrested after failing to comply with precautionary measures Video: Father who kicked three-year-old daughter is arrested Risk of extinction According to studies published by ICMBio, the margay cat has solitary and nocturnal habits. It feeds on small and medium-sized mammals. "It occurs in all biomes in Brazil, but is predominantly associated with forest environments", says the publication. The species is classified as "vulnerable", within the threatened category - which also includes "endangered" and "critically endangered". The feline is also popularly called wild cat, furry cat and furry maracajá. The margay is considered 'vulnerable' and at risk of extinction. ICMBio VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Paraná.