Iriomote cat –General Facts

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What is an Iriomote cat?

Iriomote cat –General Facts

Felis (Mayailurus) iromotensis
Size: 12lb (5.5kg)
Location: A very rare cat found only in forest and scrubland on the island of Iriomote, east of Taiwan. Discovered in 1964, there are thought to be less than 100.
Coloring: A spotted cat, similar to the leopard cat of which it may be a subspecies

   

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4/2/2007 10:42:41 AM
irimote man said:

yo facts are cool




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