Joe's cat, also known as American clouded leopard and American fishing leopard, originated in the 19th century. Its body shape is very similar to that of domestic cats. The color of the cat's body is golden yellow with black markings. Joe's cat mainly feeds on rodents, birds, and insects. Its breeding season is all year round. The difference is that it almost always mates in trees, giving birth to 2 to 3 kittens in each litter. Their burrows are often found in bushes, rocks or caves. Joe's cat is a typical arboreal animal that feels very lonely and mysterious!

1. Appearance characteristics of Joe’s cat

Joe's cat is about 45 to 75cm long and weighs 2 to 4 kilograms, which is about the same size as a domestic cat. Its tail is not long, only half the body length. The size and coat of Joe's cats will change with the distribution area. Joe's cats that grow in the north generally have yellowish-brown fur, while those in the south are gray. Whether it is a Joe's cat in the wild or a Joe's cat raised by its owner, it is easy to get melanosis. Joe's cats in the north are petite, and because they are closer to the equator, their hair is shorter than those in the south. Cats living in the south, which are relatives of northern cats, have a silvery gray coat. Due to the cold weather, their hair is longer and waterproof.

Joe's cats have very dense hair. Both northern and southern Joe's cats have beautiful patterns. What is conspicuous is that their whole bodies are dotted with black spots. The fur on the cat's belly is relatively light, and its tail also has a circle of black stripes, and the tip of its tail is white. This cat's ears are round and tilted back. The color of the back of the ears is black, and there is a large white spot in the middle. In the north, black Joe’s cats are everywhere!

2. Characteristics of Joe’s cat

1. Living environment

The living environment of Joe's cat is very poor, and the climate is also unpredictable. Let's put it this way, the lonely and desolate figure of the cat can be seen on the salt-alkali plateau of Bolivia with an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. In addition, the cat's living place It also includes the hot central lowlands at the eastern foot of the Andes in northwestern Argentina, and the Patagonian plateau in southern Argentina with constant sandstorms all year round. It can’t help but make people feel distressed!

　2. Living habits

In addition to being active in jungle areas, cats can also appear in lakes and other swamp areas. They like to live alone and have almost no climbing habits. People call it an "apex predator" because it excels in hunting. It not only eats insects and rodents, but also sometimes hunts food such as frogs or fish! Joe's cat often appears at night and can be called a mysterious night crawler! In addition, it sometimes comes out in the morning or dusk to live.Their working area is usually on the ground, but climbing trees is also one of their hobbies! Joe's cat is an excellent swimmer, so for it, catching fish food is a piece of cake! This little cat is an excellent swimmer. This guy is really arrogant.

3. Growth and reproduction

The breeding period of Joe's cat is about five months, that is, from October of the same year to March of the next year, and the gestation period is about more than one month. Female cats give birth twice a year. Newborn kittens are covered with spotted fluff, and they will not open their eyes until about a week later. The father did not perform his due duties, and the burden of taking care of the children naturally fell on the female cat. Female kittens start at 18 It takes a month for a male cat to reach sexual maturity, while it takes two years for a male cat!

3. Current status of Joe’s cat population

In the 20th century, nearly 150,000 Joe's cats were slaughtered every year, and at least 25 adult Joe's cats had to be sacrificed. Not only that, the cat fur trade seriously affected the survival of Joe's cats. In the 20th century Later, the fur trade of Joe's cats was subject to certain legal restrictions, and this was upgraded to Appendix I! With the changes of history, in the 21st century, people have advocated the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and more animals will be protected. It’s not cruelty. Only when humans and nature live in harmony can the entire social structure not be distorted. Therefore, we must love animals and care for every little life.