alt Hacker NewsLooks like a house cat, I am betting it's a matter of months before someone starts selling the crossbreds, like they do with Bengal.
Also, they're only 3-4 lbs!
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ghaff • yesterday at 7:46 PM
All the wildcats (which basically include domestic cats) are very closely related based on my understanding. Even the whole box thing is related to a lot of wildcats having a liking for caves.
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Perenti • today at 8:09 AM
I don't think they'll hybridise - Leopardus has 36 Chromosomes, while all other cats have 38.
lstodd • today at 12:18 AM
3 lb housecat can shred your face so fast that your arms would be late arriving.
do not underestimate cats.
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dotancohen • yesterday at 10:41 PM
I believe that tri-colour house cats are all female. This is a tri-colour male.
Induane • yesterday at 11:41 PM
Similar looking to the KodKod
FpUser • today at 2:01 AM
I have Bengal cat. Absolute love
Let's see if it (or crossbreeds) can be tamed.
This particular one was actually being kept in a house because someone confused it for a "pretty housecat". After a while, the owner realized it didn't want to be tamed and contacted someone for help.
Also, it's the only known one in existence. Hard to start a breeding program unless they find more.