A Michael Broad Blog
Japan has 2 wild cat species. Both small and both actually designated subspecies of the Asiatic leopard cat. You might find some discussions about whether they are indeed subspecies of the Asiatic leopard cat (aka Asian leopard cat or simply ‘leopard cat’). As the infographic states they are both critically endangered as per the …
The answer has to be an unequivocal YES judging by the information on the Internet and you can extend the sensitivity to include the gastrointestinal tract. Sadly, there is a lot on the Internet about Bengal cat diarrhoea and smelly poo. A lot of ‘experts’ have thrown their hat into the ring in providing …
This is a focused, single question which must result in a response along the same lines. Your typical F5 Bengal cat, which is the default standard Bengal cat in people’s homes will be the same size as an average domestic cat. The breed standards for this breed should guide us as to what the …
A study aimed at improving the conservation of species on the island of Borneo found that the marbled cat and leopard cat are active at different times. These are similar small wild cat species. They found, with the use of camera traps, that leopard cats are ‘strongly nocturnal’ meaning that they are active at …
Are Asian (Asiatic) leopard cats dangerous? The interpretation of the word ‘dangerous’ is elastic. For a risk-averse person the leopard cat is dangerous as you are liable to be scratched and bitten and perhaps even be frightened as this is a small wild cat known for their independence of mind and spirit. Some experts …
Yes, Asian leopard cats like water. Other names for this small wild cat are “leopard cat” and “Asiatic leopard cat”. It is said that, “Though the leopard cat is much smaller and slighter than the fishing cat, both have similar coat patterns and a great affinity for water; thus the two species are sometimes …
Domestic cats don’t universally hate water and some wild cats like water. It depends on whether they are wild or domestic, the individual cat, whether they are a wild cat hybrid or not, and possibly what breed of cat we are discussing. The idea that domestic cats hate water has been promulgated in a …
After considering it, my guess is that an Asian leopard cat might cost up to around US$2,000, which is a similar price to that of a very nice purebred domestic cat. A bobcat costs around $900 (a better pet) and a tiger cub around $7,500. I think, therefore, that my pricing is about correct …
