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In one study 50% of the prey was identified as mammalian in origin, with about 25% bird and 20% reptilian. In summer, the cat's prey seems to change, with more birds and reptiles taken. insects are important. 39 species of beetle have been identified in their diet. Iriomote cats are known to take fruit bats, black rats, wild pig, night herons, quails, rails, pigeons, doves, scops owls, kingfishers, robins, thrushes, crows, box turtles, skinks and amphibians. More than 95 species of animal in total
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Where do the iriomote cats live?
the island of iriomote just off Japan
What sort of fur do iriomote cats have?
Their fur is a grey-brown colour for camouflage
Is the Iriomote cat endangered?
Yes there a fewer than 250 left in the world making it one of the worlds rarest cats
When was Iriomote cat created?
Iriomote cat was created in 1967.
When was Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park created?
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park was created on 1972-05-15.
Is the Iriomote Cat a Red data animal?
The Prionailurus Iriomotensis (Iriomote cat) is not found on the IUCN red list of theatened species though they should be. However, they are critically endangered due to their small number left. Less than 100 remain on the Iriomote island in Japan( only place they are found). They also seem to be breeding with feral cats which is causing dilution of their gene pool. They have protected territories on the island but stray out and get hunted and eated by humans:(
What are the two endangered subspecies of the Asian Leopard Cat?
Two of the eleven known subspecies of leopard cat are listed as endangered: The Iriomote cat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis), found only on the Japanese island of Iriomote, and the Indian leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis bengalensis), found in India, Bangladesh, Yunnan, and throughout the southeastern Asian mainland. There are believed to be less than 100 Iriomote cats left in the wild. Indian leopard cat population estimates are currently unavailable.
What is the telephone area code for Iriomote-jima Japan?
The telephone area code for Iriomote-jima, Okinawa Prefecture, is 0980, or +81 980 in international format.
How many iriomote wildcats are there left in japan?
about 75
Can cats eat tissues?
Cats should not eat tissues.
Do dolphins eat cats?
Yes. They eat cats that are stripped.
How can you save the iriomote cat?
donate money to someone who breeds them
