About The Asian Leopard Cat


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	*The Asian Leopard Cat* The Asian Leopard Cat also known as the Leopard cat is an exotic animal, which bears a striking resemblance to their larger cousins, the Ocelot and the African Leopard. The breed, whose scientific name is Felis Bengalensis, gained its name from the Bengal river in India where it was first observed. They can also be found in countries such as Korea, Sumatra, Philippines, Taiwan and Bali. The cat ranges from 7-18 pounds, (depending on the species) the size of an average domestic cat, with the males usually weighing more than the females. The body length varies from twenty-five to thirty plus inches with a thick tail that is approximately eleven to fourteen inches long. The tail is usually banded with black rings, which continues to the tip of the tail, which is always black. The color of the coats ranges from ocher yellow to a brownish with a reddish brown spotting on a yellowish grey background depending on the geographical region; four bands run from the forehead or inner eye of the cat to the back of the neck breaking up into elongated spots on the back of the neck and shoulders which often forms a “necklace”. The ears are black, small and rounded with a white spot on the back of each. The leopard cats usually makes their home in hollow trees or small caves, their meals consist of small birds, squirrels, rodents, fish and insects, they are said to be nocturnal and are active at dusk, night and dawn. They are attracted to and are fond of water and will not be found in deserts or extremely dry areas. The leopard cat is considered to be wild and assumed to be vicious by many but are in fact afraid of humans and will only attack if threatened or protecting it’s young. The cat reaches sexual maturity at about 18 months, has a gestation period of 65-70 days and usually has one to four cubs in a litter. It is also the only animal that is genetically compatible with the domestic cat, however a male leopard cat will not mate with a female domestic cat unless it has been raised with domestic cats. Unfortunately the breed is coveted for their coats, which are used to make handbags and shoes for the trade market, and in some areas they are used for food. It has been reported that as many as 50,000 skins per year are imported to Japan, the primary cat fur consumer in Asia, simply because leopard cat skins are their primary choice. As of to date only one sub species of the Asia Leopard Cat has been recorded as being placed on the endangered species list but with the numbers of the breed being depleted on a yearly basis how many more will join the ranks of near extinction hence the journey to preserving the beauty of something wild by a new creation, the Bengal domestic cat. \| About Us \| About The Bengal \| About The Asian Leopard Cat \| \| Return Home \| Our Queens \| Our Studs \| Available Kittens \| Contact Us \| Our Past Loved Ones \| Beautiful Babies In There Pet/Breeder Homes \| A Bunch Of Bengal Cuteness \|