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Flat-headed Cat
Felis (Ictailurus) planiceps
head and body 22 inches, tail 7 inches,
weight 15 pounds |
| A very unusual cat, about the size of a domestic cat, with a very long
body, short legs and a short tail. The head is broadly flattened, with
a ridge formed by the nasal bones. The coat is reddish-brown, shading to
dark brown, and the underparts are white. A yellow line runs from each
eye to the ear, and dark lines etch the cheeks. The thick tail is reddish-brown
above and yellow-brown underneath. |
| Habitat: Low-lying
country near human habitation. |
| Habits: Nocturnal.
Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Fish,
frogs, fruit, sweet potatoes. |
| Distribution: South
Asia, Sumatra, Borneo. |
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