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  Pampas Cat
Misc.: The taxonomic evaluation of 96 museum specimens has lead to the conclusion that given the geographic differences of this cat, the "Pampas Cat" may actually be 3 distinct species: Lynchailurus pajeros (high Andes from Equador to Patagonia and throughout Argentina), L.
In captivity, Pampas Cats have lived 16 years, but the average is 9.
Pampas cats have seldom been imported for any purpose, their appearance being less striking than that of the Geoffroy's cat.
www.bigcatrescue.org /pampas_cat.htm   (522 words)

  
 Pampas Cat,Pampa Jungle Cat,Pumpas Wild Jungle Cat
Pampas cats are known to take poultry in areas of human population.
The pampas regions of Argentina and Uruguay have been heavily settled and grazed, which is suspected to have had a negative impact on pampas cat populations.
In Argentina, the pampas cat is known as the “gato pajero” or grass cat.
www.indiantiger.org /wild-cats/pampas-cat.html   (645 words)

  
 Pampas Cat
She discovered three types of pampas cat and proposes that the differences between them are sufficient to warrant separate specific status.
Pampas cats are thought to feed mainly on small mammals such as guinea pigs, but it is known that they also take ground-dwelling birds and they have been seen to take penguin eggs and chicks from nests in Patagonia.
At the Symposium on the Conservation Status of Chilean Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna in Santiago, April 1987, the Pampas cat was declared to be officially Endangered (Endangered Cats in Chile.
www.catsurvivaltrust.org /pampas.htm   (948 words)

  
 Pampas Cat
The Pampas Cat or Grass Cat as it is known in parts of its range, can grow up to a little over 2 feet in length with a tail of approximately 12 inches.
In appearance it resembles a thick set large domestic cat - the base fur which is fairly long, ranges in colour from grey to yellow/brown or dark brown and is covered with horizontal stripes or streaks of dark brown - the underparts and legs are often lighter in colour.
The pampas cat is found in a range that covers most of western central South America, from Equador and Chile across the Andes Mountain into Argentina and neighbouring countries.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /agarman/bco/pampas.htm   (244 words)

  
 Andean cat - Oreailurus jacobita: More Information - ARKive
The Andean cat is considered to be one of the most endangered wild cats in the world and perhaps the rarest South American felid; and yet is one of the least known cat species (4).
The Andean cat has a significantly lower population than the pampas cat and is believed to live in low densities, though no figures are known (6) (7).
Bernal, H. and Vallalba, L. Geographic distribution of the Andean mountain cat and pampas cat in the Bolivian Andes.
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 Pampas Cat - Oncifelis colocolo
The Pampas Cat is another of the small Wild Cats that makes its home in the South American countries of Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and Argentina partially sharing Chilean territory with another tiny cat - the elusive and shy Kodkod.
The Pampas Cat stature is similar to that of a domestic cat, with soft thick fur in colder mountainous climates thinning as necessary to suit the arid desert environment.
Pampas Cats are tolerant of human interference but have lost significant amounts of territory to development of agricultural land with their prey also reduced.
www.tigerhomes.org /wild-cats/wc-pampas-cat.cfm   (632 words)

  
 Pampas Cat Save
Great Cats and Lesser Cats are in peril around the world and need people like you, who care about pampas cats and other exotic cats to help save them from the brink of extinction.
Big Cat Rescue is working to make it illegal to sell exotic cats as pets and is diligently striving to improve conditions for big cats in zoos and circuses.
Convince AZA and the Felid TAG that these cats are important and that we must act now to ensure their survival and that of their eco system.
www.bigcatrescue.org /pampas_cat_save.htm   (1194 words)

  
 Pampas Cat
The Pampas Cat ranges along the southwestern grasslands of South America in the countries of Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Patagonia.
The humid pampas eco-region is a savanna-like grassland mosaic, dominated by bunchgrasses and scattered with shrubs and small trees.
When the cat is frightened the mane and tail hairs stand erect making the Pampas Cat look bigger than it actually is. The Northern subspecies have gray ears with a white spot on the back, farther south the Pampas cats have plain ears.
www.thefcf.com /species/Pampascat.asp?key=346   (658 words)

  
 Small cat conservation, wild cats, Andean mountain cat, guigna
These miniature felines are found in every corner of the world, living in protected reserves, in high-altitude mountain ranges, in jungles and forests, and in close proximity to human populations.
Like their bigger cousins, small cats are threatened by the loss of valuable habitat and prey, indiscriminant killing, and conflict with humans, livestock and domestic animals.
Jim conducts his own research, focusing on the Andean mountain cat and the guigna, and collaborates intensively with local scientists and volunteers who are leading work on other small cat species around the world.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pampas Cat
The Pampas Cat (Leopardus pajeros) is a small feline from the Pampas area of Argentina and Chile.
The small Pampas Cat only weighs on average 3-4 kg (6.6-8.8 lbs), with extreme individuals recorded up to 6 or 7 kg (13.2-15.5 lbs).
The Pampas Cat lives in the grasslands of Brazil, as well as light woodland.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Pampas_Cat   (191 words)

  
 PAMPAS
The pampas cat is a small cat, about the size of a domestic cat, with a broad face and large pointed ears.
Its coat varies from a silvery grey, through all tones of yellow and yellowish-brown, to a light brown, with the flanks, legs, and tail banded with a darker variation of the body color.
The pampas cat may be found in the open grasslands and high pampas of southern South America east of the Andes, where it hunts by night, from the ground, and seeks birds, cavies and other small animals.
www.wildcatsanctuary.org /catalog/smallcats/pampas.html   (92 words)

  
 Andean Mountain Cat
After this project's important discovery that the Andean Cat still exists, The Andean Mountain Cat Alliance was formed with researchers from four range countries.
And since the original project, these cats have been captured and released, photographed, and video taped through the important funding of the Wildlife Conservation Network.
Here are some pics of the children learning about their native rare cat at a recent educational trip.
www.wildaboutcats.org /andean.htm   (209 words)

  
 Cat Names
Some cats are about as big as domestic cats, like the Pampas cat, the Mountain cat, Geoffrey's cat.
Clearly cats were of major importance to the Nordic cultures.
There are tales of the love goddess Freya who took the cat as her symbol and was depicted as traveling in a chariot drawn by two enormous fl cats.
kittens-lair.net /cat-names.html   (277 words)

  
 Pampas Cat - Oncifelis colocolo
A mainly terrestrial cat, it is typically found in the long grasses of the Pampas, where it can hide and hunt.
The Pampas Cat is a robust animal, with a broad face and pointed ears.
One advantage of the lengthy coat of this species, is that when alarmed, the cat can erect the fur on its back, and make itself appear suddenly much larger and more threatening.
www.thebigcats.com /smallcat/pampascat.htm   (311 words)

  
 Wild Cats | Wildlife Conservation | Endangered Wildlife|Wild Cats of Brazil
Project Wild Cats of Brazil is a large scale multidisciplinary effort to study Brazilian felids.
This small cat is currently the main focus, but the project greatly expanded to include all other felids in all Brazilian biomes.
Ecological data on species community composition and abundance estimates are being gathered from camera trapping studies using locally made cameras (two of the models developed by team members), which proved to be highly effective with a cost/benefit ratio much better than traditional brands.
www.wildcatconservation.org /Wild_Cats_of_Brazil.html   (947 words)

  
 Moche Culture / Vessel representing seated ruler with pampas cat / 250 - 550 A.D.
Moche Culture / Vessel representing seated ruler with pampas cat / 250 - 550 A.D. Moche Culture
Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com.
Title: Vessel representing seated ruler with pampas cat
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