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Iriomote Cat
Felis iriomotensis
head and body 19-23 inches, tail 8-12 inches, weight
6-10 pounds |
| A dark brown coat with rows of dark spots. The bushy tail is
striped, and the backs of the ears have a white spot. Approximately the size
of a housecat. |
| Habitat: Woods,
forests, cultivated areas, beaches. |
| Habits: Nocturnal.
Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Birds,
rodents, bats, reptiles, crabs, and amphibians. |
| Distribution: The
island of Iriomote, Japan. |
| Additional Notes: This
cat was only discovered in 1967, on this one island. It has a population of
fewer than 100. |
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