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What do Andean mountain cats eat?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2020

Andean mountain cats eat any small mammal, birds and lizards. In the altiplano (Andean Plateau where the Andes are at their widest), despite the arid looking landscape, there is a surprising array of possible prey animals such as rabbits, hairy … Continue reading →

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Why is the Andean mountain cat endangered?

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2019

The Andean cat (otherwise known as the Andean mountain cat) is classified by the IUCN Red List as Endangered. This classification is just before Critically Endangered and after Vulnerable. The reason why this small wild cat species is endangered is … Continue reading →

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Andean Mountain Cat Facts

PoC avatarPosted on January 16, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 26, 2015

Key Facts Scientific name: Oreailurus jacobita Body Length(mm) – 600-700 Weight (kg) – 3-7 Litter Size – no data Life Span – no data Status – Endangered (2015) Subspecies None Also known as the Andean Highland Cat or Mountain Cat, … Continue reading →

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Andean Mountain Cat Calendar

PoC avatarPosted on January 9, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2020

This is a calendar from the Alianza Gato Andino. This is a crucially important organisation concerned with the conservation of the Andean Mountain Cat. I really like this calendar because the pictures show us very clearly the habitat and landscape … Continue reading →

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Andean Mountain Cat Facts For Kids

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2012 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2019

The Andean mountain cat is a small species of wild cat about the same size as a domestic cat. It looks like a domestic cat and almost behaves like one. The word “species” means a certain type or sort of … Continue reading →

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Buy Cashmere and Help the Andean Cat

PoC avatarPosted on October 12, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 19, 2015

When you buy your next cashmere jumper please ask whether it is Certified Wildlife Friendly™.  It is sure to produce a blank, bemused response! However, if it is and you buy it, you will be helping the beautiful and endangered … Continue reading →

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We Drop Rocks on Andean Mountain Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2015

by Michael (London, UK) Yes, the title means what it says. When local people living in the Andes were asked how they had obtained the skins of the rare Andean cat, they answered, “We drop rocks on them”. This seems … Continue reading →

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Andean Cat Conservation and Monitoring Center

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2012

by Michael (London, UK) I’d like to briefly talk about some of the work of Jim Sandeson Ph.D. and his colleagues in setting up the Andean Cat Conservation and Monitoring Center. In order to set up this type of center … Continue reading →

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Andean Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2020

Overview This article is over 4 pages. There is a link to each page at the base of the page…The Andean cat (aka Andean mountain cat) is a small, attractive wildcat with a tabby coat and long tail. It inhabits … Continue reading →

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