Kodkod
Felis (Oncifelis) guigna
head and body 18 inches, tail 8 inches, weight 4 1/2
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Probably the smallest wild cat in the Western Hemisphere. The Kodkod
is buff in color, with heavy, round black spots. The tail has black rings
and the ears have black backs with white central spots. |
Habitat: Forest. |
Habits: Nocturnal.
Terrestrial, but an excellent climber. |
Prey: Small
mammals, birds. |
Distribution: South
Chile, Patagonia. |
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