Movement has been tracked on the ground. Birds, rodents, deer, monkeys and reportedly porcupines as well. It is said to fall from tree limbs on top of prey items as an attack method. The long tail assists its balance while navigating tree limbs. Movement both up and down tree trunks is done headfirst and enables it to catch a variety of arboreal and terrestrial creatures.
Mated pairs are most successful when introduced during the first year of life.
From two to four young are born after an average gestation of 90 days. Longevity is up to the middle teens in captive individuals. The wild population is unknown. A decrease in black market trading without a decrease in demand for the products, however, may indicate numbers are dwindling. Loss of habitat for this species is also a formidable threat.