Farbchemie

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Eintrag vom: 13.01.2013.

Leopard cats can hybridize with domestic cats and such hybrids are sold on the pet market under the name ?Bengal Cat? or ?Safari cat?. Hybridisation in the wild has been reported but is not considered a serious threat.

 

Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) forest-dwelling cat of the family Felidae found across India Southeast Asia and nearby islands. The leopard cat is noted for its leopard -like colouring.

 

The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a small wild cat native to continental South Southeast and East Asia. Since 2002 it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List as it is widely distributed although threatened by habitat loss and hunting in parts of its range.