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Margao, along with the Ocelot and Oncilla is born Leopardus, which lives exclusively in the New World. Margot color is similar to that of its more powerful relative - ocelot.



large expressive eyes Margo perfect harmony with colorful woolen dress this cat. Margo long tail, so it is also called long-tailed cat. Such is this animal's tail rocker when moving along the branches, because Margao spends much time in the trees. The weight of this charming animal ranges from about 2 to 5 kg. Despite its small size, slozhёn Margao pretty tight.



Margao leads poludrevesny lifestyle and active mostly at night, but sometimes during the day. He is excellent climbing and can jump from branch to branch like a squirrel. Even with a fully vertical shaft Margao down headlong. This helps him special structure of the hind legs, which can be rotated almost 180 degrees. This cat hunts in the trees and on the ground. Her prey are all kinds of small mammals with which it can handle, birds, reptiles, tree frogs, bird eggs, etc.



Female bears usually only one cub, at least two. Weight newborn kitten is approximately 450-year-g (sometimes less). This is more than the weight of newborn kittens home, even though the Margao slightly smaller than the average domestic cat. Life expectancy is about Margo 18 years, but this happens usually in captivity, where the animal is not in danger.