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The [[chromosome]] complement of the rusty-spotted cat is extremely similar to that of other species in its genus, though it seems to be unique with a few minor variations in the D and F chromosomes.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6869992 NCBI]</ref> | The [[chromosome]] complement of the rusty-spotted cat is extremely similar to that of other species in its genus, though it seems to be unique with a few minor variations in the D and F chromosomes.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6869992 NCBI]</ref> | ||
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This cat is easily domesticated by natives, and reportedly makes an affectionate, playful, and highly expressive pet.<ref>[http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Prionailurus_rubiginosus.html Animal Diversity Web]</ref> | This cat is easily domesticated by natives, and reportedly makes an affectionate, playful, and highly expressive pet.<ref>[http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Prionailurus_rubiginosus.html Animal Diversity Web]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 10 March 2009
Other cat species
Sand cats
The sand cat (Felis margarita) has the distinction of having being named after an alcoholic beverage[1]. It lives in the Sahara Desert, the Arabian Desert, and anywhere else where you would not expect to find a cat.[2] The sand cat was discovered in 1856 by Victor Loche near the Algeria-Libyan border. Loche was part of an expedition led by General Margueritte).
At one point, the sand cat was believed to be the ancestor of today's Persian cats. This was based on distribution and the fact that both Persians and sand cats have hair on the pads of their feet. However, this did not stand up to scientific investigation. The only possible ancestor of the domestic cat that has stood up to genetic testing is the African wild cat.[3]
Rusty-spotted cat
- Are you looking for the Crusty Spotted Rat, a large rodent that inhabits conservative websites? If so, you are in the wrong place. Sorry.
The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is the smallest of the cat species, and lives in South India and Sri Lanka. It is closely related to the similar leopard cat, which shares some of the same range, but only overlaps in West India. The rusty-spotted cat has been rated as vulnerable by IUCN. It may be threatened by the fur trade and by cranks who think deforestation is not a threat.
The rusty-spotted cat is divided into three subspecies, one living in southern India and P.r.rubiginosus, and two in Sri Lanka, P.r.koladivinus and P.r.phillipsi.[4] The chromosome complement of the rusty-spotted cat is extremely similar to that of other species in its genus, though it seems to be unique with a few minor variations in the D and F chromosomes.[5]
Footnoes
- ↑ See also: Cuttysarkus mcnallyi
- ↑ Wikipedia
- ↑ Sunquist, Mel and Fiona. Wild Cats of the World. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2002. Again.
- ↑ Animal Diversity Web
- ↑ NCBI
This cat is easily domesticated by natives, and reportedly makes an affectionate, playful, and highly expressive pet.[1]
Pallas' cat
Because of the manul or Pallas' cat's flat face, it was once thought to be the ancestor of the Persian breed. This has not been confirmed by genetic testing, and is probably untrue.