the andean cat

STUDENTS: SAUL ENRIQUE SOTO ROMERO

EBERTH NELSON LOA RUPAILLA
 SMALL, UP TO 6 KG WEIGHT

Features DENSE COAT WITH

BROWN SPOTS

The Andean cat has a robust presence and

its body length is between 57 and 65 cm,
while its weight is between 4 and 8 kg. PROPORTIONALLY LONG
BLACK NOSE
As for the fur, it is dense and long with brown TAIL WITH 6 TO 9 RINGS
or reddish-yellowish spots of variable design
on a leaden or grayish background. It also
comes to have a brindle appearance with
continuous stripes.
The tail is another of its hallmarks: very long,
thick and with bands of six to nine dark rings
that widen towards the tip. LIGHT COLORED BREAST
AND BELLY
 Where does the Andean cat live?

It inhabits over 3600 meters

above sea level, in some
scattered areas of Peru,
Argentina, Bolivia and
Chile. In our country it is
found mainly in rocky areas
with sparse vegetation from
Ancash to Tacna.
 Andean cat feeding
It feeds on small and
medium-sized rodents
such as the vizcacha,
and the chinchilla,
among other rodents, as
well as aquatic and
terrestrial birds, eggs,
and reptiles.
Andean cat skills
This species is capable of jumping
distances of up to 1.5 meters, its
long and wide tail gives it
extraordinary balance, its fur
allows it great camouflage
capabilities, it is stealthy and can
run at great speed in short
stretches.
Why is the Andean cat in
danger of extinction?
This is because it has suffered the
loss and degradation of its habitat
due to extractive activities,
unregulated tourism and
overgrazing. In addition, hunting for
traditional or casual reasons has
affected their situation, as has the
population reduction of their prey or
the spread of diseases.
SAVE THE ANDEAN CAT
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