Felis (Profelis) temmincki
head and body 31-35 inches, tail 19-20
inches, weight 14-25 pounds |
| A beautiful golden colored cat only faintly marked in some subspecies,
while leopard-spotted in others. Occasionally a color mutation occurs.
There is a gray patch behind each short, round ear. From the ears to the
crown of the head runs white lines bordered by black. |
| Habitat: Forests
interspersed with rocky terrain. |
| Habits: Probably
hunts by day. Mainly terrestrial. |
| Prey: Mammals
up to the size of small deer, birds. |
| Distribution: Himalayas
to Southeast Asia. |
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