Picture of melanistic kodkod which are not uncommon
Well, I have learned that melanistic kodkods are not uncommon. However, I guess that the kodkod itself is uncommon! This is a pretty rare small wild cat species in Chile. The name ‘kodkod’ comes...
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Kodkod range (distribution) 2022
The Kodkod range (distribution) is shown on the map below in blue. The kodkod (Leopardus guigna) is a small wild cat which you can read about and see on this page: Kodkod. The map...
How many kodkods are left in the world 2022?
The decreasing population of mature individual kodkods is estimated to be between 5,980-92,092. Judging by the dramatic range of the estimate it is clear to me that the experts don’t know the population of...
Kodkod – comprehensive treatise
Overview: The kodkod is, with the oncilla, the smallest wild cat in the Western Hemisphere and smaller than the average domestic cat. It is a spotted cat that inhabits montane and coniferous forests on...
What does the kodkod eat?
The diminutive kodkod, which is the size of a tiny domestic cat, eats free-range young chickens when they are available (I hope they avoid the farmer!). They also eat a variety of birds including...
Is the kodkod nocturnal?
No, the kodkod is not nocturnal. Under observation they were as likely to be as active during the day as at night. For example, a male kodkod was seen hunting during the daytime from...
Güiña cat size
The güiña cat is better known as the kodkod. The word “kodkod” is the Araucanian Indian name for this cat. In Argentina and Chile it is commonly called güiña. Genetically it is similar to...
Kodkod makes strange sounds
Please make sure that you turn the sound on using the button on the video. It is a cycled video so it’ll keep playing. The name of the cat is also strange! I have...
Where does the kodkod live?
The map below shows you where the kodkod lives. If you click on the blue flags you can see the sort of landscape in which the kodkod lives. You can also zoom the map...
Kodkod Cat Facts For Kids
Kodkod is the unusual name for a small wild cat that lives in a small part of South America. The name “kodkod” was given to this cat by the Araucanian Indians. These are the...
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