Leopard Cat

Prionailurusbengalensis



Leopard cats are the most widely distributed Asian small cats. Leopard cats are solitary, except during breeding season. Some are active during the day, but most hunt at night, preferring to stalk murids, tree shrews and hares. Leopard cats are carnivorous, feeding on a variety of small prey including mammals, lizards, amphibians, birds and insects. Their gestation period lasts 60–70 days. Litter size varies between two and three kittens