Slender-waisted cat A medium-sized wild cat that lives in Mexico, Central and South America, with a total length of 88-138cm. Inhabits lowland shrubland near running water sources, and hunts fish, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. In some Spanish-speaking countries, slender-waisted cats are also called little lions. The wild slender cat has a lifespan of 15 years. The slender-waisted cat inhabits grasslands and forest areas below 2000 meters above sea level, and does not like the rainforest environment. Most dark-colored individuals live in forests, while brown-red individuals prefer open areas. Different from most cats, slender-waisted cats often move in pairs or even in groups, and their living habits are also very special, and they can be active and foraging at any time of the day.

       Compared with other small cats in the Americas, slender cats are obviously more closely related to big cats such as jaguars and cougars, because they have 38 chromosomes instead of small cats There are 36 animals, so the slender cat is likely to be a relic of the cougar family in ancient times, so in some Spanish-speaking countries, the slender cat is also called little lion. The slender-waisted cat has all the hunting skills of a feline: galloping, climbing trees, swimming, so hares, armadillos, monkeys and other small mammals as well as frogs, lizards, birds, fish On top of its diet, it sometimes eats plant foods like leaves and fruits.

       Size: Slim waist cat shoulder height 25-35cm, body length 51-140cm, tail length 45-50cm, weight 3-9kg, belong to small and medium cats.

       Head: The head is flat and short, the eyes are close together, the ears are not large, the limbs and tail are slender, and the appearance looks like an otter or a weasel, so it is commonly known as otter cat.

       Coat: Its body color is divided into three types: dark black, taupe, and reddish brown, which were once thought to be different species: the taupe slender-waisted cat is called  Jaguarundi or Jaguarondi, while the reddish-brown slender cat is called Eyra. But they are the same species.

       Slim-waisted cats can breed all year round, but Mainly concentrated on 9-12, the gestation period of female cats is about 70-75 days, and each litter is 1-4. The newly born kittens are covered with black spots, which gradually disappear with age, and the lactation period is about 1-2 months. , male cats are sometimes involved in child rearing, and the children of the previous generation may still live with their parents and siblings Together, newborn cubs can live alone after living with their mother for 10-15 months, become sexually mature at 2-3 years old, and live as long as 15-22 years.

       Slim-waisted cats are widely distributed from Chile to the United States. Most of the American countries, divided into 8 subspecies: Puma yaguarondi armeghinoi, Puma yaguarondi cacomitli, Puma yaguarondi eyra, Puma yaguarondi fossata, Puma yaguarondi melantho, Puma yaguarondi panamensis, Puma yaguarondi tolteca, Puma yaguarondi yagouaroundi.

       diet       The diet of slender-waisted cats is mainly cat food. Cat food contains a lot of nutrients, which can meet all the needs of cats. Protein food for cats.

       Care        Slim-waisted cats have short coats and are easy to take care of. tidy. Although cats love to be clean themselves, owners also need to wash them regularly to keep their coats clean.

       Exercise        Cats need enough exercise just like dogs, he is very playful , The owner can let the cat go out to play with confidence and boldness. If the conditions do not allow, the owner can place some cat climbing frames and cat scratching boards at home to relieve the cat's boredom.

       Slim waist cat price is not uniform, cheap 800- 1500 or so, better 2000-5000 or more. Prices vary in different regions, and this price is for reference only.