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15 Unusual Cat Species That You've Probably Never Heard Of

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    Andean Mountain Cat

    Mammal

    "This species of wild cat native to the Andes mountains in South America is rarely ever seen, let alone photographed. Scientists estimate there are only about 2,500 of them left. They are about the size of a large house-cat, and there are none currently in captivity."

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    Pallas’ Cat

    Mammal

    "These little fur-balls are also about the size of a domestic cat but have a whole lot more fur. Another thing that makes them unique is that they have round pupils instead of slits. Found in eastern Europe, this is believed to be the oldest species of cat, having evolved about 12 million years ago." 

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    Fishing Cat

    Mammal
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    Sand Cat

    Mammal
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    Margay

    Mammal
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    Bornean Bay Cat

    Vertebrate
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    Black-footed Cats

    Cat
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    Chinese Mountain Cat

    Cat
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    Kodkod

    Mammal
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    African Golden Cat

    Mammal
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    Flat-Headed Cat

    Vertebrate
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    Caracal

    Mammal
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    Pampas Cat

    Mammal
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    Rusty-spotted Cat

    Cat
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    Jaguarundi

    Mammal

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