Dr. Wilde’s Blog 10/13/2023
We have a new species at Carolina Tiger Rescue! We just rescued three Asian Leopard Cats, and their names are Ginger, Pepper and Clove. We’re still learning all about their different personalities, but I wanted to tell you a little bit about their species.
Leopard cats are found all over southeast Asia. They have adapted to live in a lot of different habitats, even ones close to humans! Even though they may live around humans, they are very sneaky and hardly ever seen. They’re a lot like bobcats in that way. They are also nocturnal, so they’re awake at night, which makes them even harder to spot.
These girls are the smallest cats living in the sanctuary, weighing about 5-6 pounds! They’re definitely on the small side because Asian Leopard Cats normally weigh between 6 to 15 pounds. Leopard cats can be gray or brown in color, and their bodies are covered in rosettes while their head and tails have stripes. Keep checking back here for updates on how our Asian Leopard Cats are doing! I can’t wait until I can tell you all about these girls!
