Caucasian reed cat. Have you met such a handsome man?

There are so many animals in the world, of which very little is known. They are not presented to the general public, a narrow circle of people has heard about them, but this does not lose their uniqueness. This is the case with the cane cat, a bright and beautiful representative of the cat family.

The appearance of the animal entices a beautiful spotted color. Its dimensions are about 125 centimeters, and the weight can reach twelve kilograms. A distinctive feature is the tail, it is pointed and decorated with rings of black color. The reed cat is similar to a trot, it has the same large ears with nice tassels. By the way, there is an interesting fact in the description of the individual, this is his long and strong legs. If you compare with the rest of the family, then no one can compete with this handsome man. A reed cat can calmly attract attention by its appearance. He has a beautiful coat, which depends on the density of the habitat. In northern countries, cute animals have an undercoat that helps cope with cool weather. It seems that he can be called a "cat in boots," because his legs are black, which creates an impression of a boot.

Such charming animals can be found in the Caucasus, in Palestine, Thailand, Sri Lanka, in Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan and in several other areas. Species of the animal, there are nine specimens. By the way, the Caucasian reed cat is one of the largest. The individual has several "names", a jungle cat, a marsh lynx, a house. Probably, it is because of the last nickname that they think they are domestic reed cats. After all, everyone knows that the house in its translation means a house. An animal loves water and equips its dwelling near water bodies. A lot of cat tracks are found in reed beds and shallows.

A reed cat is a hunter, like all his blood brothers. This animal can sit for hours at the burrow of its victim and wait. The main prey are birds that swim in shallow water and rodents. The reed cat is so patient and enduring that it almost never leaves with empty paws. Help him serve a great ear, only to catch the slightest rustle, the cat turns into a shadow. In his "basket" there is always food, which will help him to survive in the wild.

The animal loves to lead a nocturnal life, but in winter it goes hunting and during the day. The reed cat is affectionate and friendly, it attracts people's dwelling. He well succumbs to a kind of training and quickly gets used to the house. Although, zoos do not want to take the cute animal into its own circle. Some believe that it is unattractive and has no bright charisma. Probably, they did not see the cat alive, and they did not spend a few minutes in his company. From the animal comes charm, he caresses trying to achieve the location to himself. When the animal moves, it looks like a bear cub. Because of his gait, he is a little overboard.

In a limited space, the beast is also capable of reproduction. Pregnancy in the female lasts almost 70 days, after which charming children appear on the light. In the litter there are from two to five cubs, which are decorated with black strips. These differences disappear by 18 months, when the cub reaches puberty.

Known are such interesting cases as the crossing of a Caucasian reed cat with a domestic female. The offspring were born healthy and without any deviations. Kittens absorbed the characteristics of both parents and had a peculiar appearance. Imagine, in the outline of a pet, the features of a freedom-loving predator appear. But do not worry, because this is the first impression, in the shower they are nice and calm.

A cute little animal is listed in the Red Book, as the population is gradually decreasing. Therefore, I would like to see the reserves for reed cats.