Forkamer, now the cat is one of the most popular pet in the world. Cats that lineage officially recorded as a cat breed or pure (pure breed), such as Persian, Siamese, manx, sphinx. Cats are usually bred in captivity official animal.
The number of cats race only 1% of all cats in the world, the rest is a cat with a half-breed like stray cats or cats hometown.
1. Ppallas's Cat
The Pallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul) called "Manul". Only the size of a domestic cat, but it seems to be more severe because the dense fur. The Pallas's Cat is different from other cats in that it has round eyes and teeth and the gap a little more, giving the appearance of a relatively flat face.
These cats ranging from Eastern Europe to Siberia, to explore the higher elevations of the Middle East and Asia. This cat is considered to be the oldest cat species, which evolved about 12 million years ago. Although cats are rare find, you're probably familiar with this cat because popular photo of a poster.
2. Andean Mountain Cat
The Andean Mountain Cat (Leopardus jacobita) is very rarely seen, limited habitat in the mountains of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile at elevations above the tree line. Estimated total population of only about 2500. These cats grow almost as big as a house cat, with a long thick tail that could provide a useful counterweight to maneuver around the mountains.
3.Margay
Margay (Leopardus wiedii) resembles a domestic cat, but smaller than a house cat. Margay also has a relatively longer legs than a house cat and is an excellent tree climber
This cat is spread over an area extending from Mexico down through Brazil. The species is critically endangered and rarely seen, because only hunt at night and remain hidden in the rainforest.
4. Fishing Cat
Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is located in South Asia and Southeast Asia, where he prefers to live near water to fish better, of course. He is the first swimmer from the cat family cat. The cat is listed as endangered because their habitat is being destroyed as wetlands are drained for human use.
5.Serval
Serval (Leptailurus serval) is one of the African wild cat is believed to be long-legged ancient ancestors of lions and cheetahs. These cats inhabit the African savanna. This cat has a small head and long legs are very efficient to catch prey. They are also very intelligent. Serval wild cat is the most commonly kept as house pets.
6.Caracal
Caracal has a typical appearance of North America, the cat is growing well, and living in Africa and Asia. These cats grow to a length of about three meters. Caracal prefer to live in the mountains or the desert, and can survive without water longer than other cats. Although rarely seen, Caracal there are still many in the wild, and is sometimes taken as a pet.
7.African Golden Cat
African Golden Cat (Profelis aurata) is not always golden. In fact, color is highly variable among individuals, ranging from reddish gold to dark gray with a distinctive mark on the chest a couple of cats and a lighter. Cats can also change color during their life cycle. Golden Cat native living in the African equatorial rain forest. These cats are rarely seen, growing 30-32 inches long and weighing up to 40 pounds. Golden Cat is classified as near threatened animal species.
Sand cat (Felis margarita) lives in the deserts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and western Asia. size of a domestic cat, but with a thicker fur. Sand cat has a wide head and hair growing between the legs, the advantages are often found in Arctic Cat. The objective is to adapt the foot to the environment. The cat is listed as endangered animals, pemburuannya banned in many countries.
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