It is legal to keep captive-bred ocelots

Wild ocelots are endangered protected animals in our country, but ocelots bred artificially can be used as pets. Therefore, wild ocelots cannot be kept, and wild ocelots are also relatively ferocious and not suitable for domestication. On the contrary , artificially bred ocelots can be raised. They are not as ferocious as wild ones, and they also have the same physical and appearance characteristics. Like other cats, after being cultivated and domesticated, the leopard cat is also an economic animal used for leather, medicine, and ornamental purposes. Some people think that the significance of artificial breeding of leopard cats is that leopard cats have been listed internationally as one of the rare animals in the world, which is conducive to export earnings and the protection and utilization of animal resources; the bones and meat of leopard cats can be used as medicine, and can cure hemorrhoids, rat fistulas, leopard cats Skin is the raw material of fur.

The difference between leopard cats and other cats

1. Civet cat, also called ocelot, also known as copper coin cat, stone tiger, etc., is an Asian cat. The size of ocelot is slightly larger than that of domestic cats, but the difference between subspecies is relatively large. For example, the average body length of subspecies in Indonesia 45 cm, with a tail length of 20 cm, while the Siberian subspecies has a body length of 60 cm and a tail length of 40 cm. The fur of ocelots also comes in many colors: ocelots in the south are yellow, and those in the north are silver-gray. The chest and abdomen are white. The spots of ocelots are generally black. Ocelots are nocturnal animals that usually feed on rodents, birds, fish, reptiles and small mammals. They are generally solitary except during mating season. The leopard cat is a national third-level protected animal.

2. Mammalia, order Carnivora, the body of cats is divided into five parts: head, neck, trunk, limbs and tail, and the whole body is covered with hair. Cats have fat pads on the bottom of their toes, making them walk silently. It will not scare away mice when catching them, and has sharp claws on its toes. The claws can be retracted and extended. Cats retract their claws when resting and walking, and extend them when catching mice to avoid making noise while walking and causing their claws to be blunted. Cats have four digits on their forelimbs and five digits on their hind limbs. Cat's teeth are divided into incisors, canines and molars. The canine teeth are particularly developed and sharp as cones, suitable for killing captured rodents. The chewing surfaces of the molars have sharp protrusions, suitable for chewing meat; the incisors are underdeveloped. Cats are agile and good at jumping.

Wild leopard cat living environment

Leopard cats mainly inhabit mountainous forest areas, suburban shrubs and near forest edge villages. The distribution altitude ranges from low-altitude coastal areas to high mountain forest areas with an altitude of 3000m. They are most abundant in semi-open savanna and shrubland habitats. They are less abundant in dense virgin forests, cultivated artificial forests (such as rubber forests, tea forests, etc.) and open plain agricultural lands, and are almost non-existent in arid deserts and sand dunes.

Life habits of wild leopard cats

Nests are mostly found in tree holes, earth holes, under rocks or in crevices between rocks.middle. The size of the ocelot's nest is large. The ocelot is mainly ground-dwelling, but has strong climbing ability and can move flexibly in trees. Nocturnal, more active in the morning and evening. Live alone or in pairs. It is good at swimming and likes to move and forage near water such as ponds, creeks and rice fields.

Wild leopard cat eating habits

Leopard cats mainly feed on rats, squirrels, flying squirrels, rabbits, frogs, lizards, snakes, small birds, insects, etc. They also eat berries, banyan fruits and some young leaves and grass, and sometimes sneak into villages. Stealing chickens, ducks and other poultry.