Updates On 21st Mar 2015
ACRES 
Mar 21, 2015 
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KEEP THEM WILD AND FREE: LEOPARD CAT
The leopard cat is found throughout Asia, including in Singapore, where it is very rare and believed to be the only wild cat species left. Wild cats have been observed on Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong in recent years, but have not been sighted alive on the mainland since 1968, although roadkills were seen in 2001 and 2007.
Unfortunately, this precious cat has become yet another victim of the exotic pet trade.
It is illegal to keep leopard cats as pets in Singapore. If you know of any leopard cat that is being sold or kept as a pet here, please let us know by calling the Wildlife Rescue Hotline at 97837782, or send an e-mail to info@acres.org.sg.
A leopard cat is about the size of a domestic cat, usually with 4 black stripes running from forehead to nape, with white bands around its large amber eyes. Black spots cover the sides of the body, and along its back are 2 to 4 rows of elongated spots. Its belly is white with black spots. The tail is about half as long as its body length, and is spotted with a few rings near a black tip.
Leopard cats are largely nocturnal, requiring a large area for hunting their prey on ground, in trees and water. They are highly intelligent, but unsuitable to be kept as pets, as most avoid contact with people and do not adapt well to domestic life.
You can also help protect leopard cats by signing up as a volunteer with the Animal Crime Investigation Team at http://www.acres.org.sg/volunteer/volunteer-with-us.html ‘Team Investigation’. Do it before it’s too late.
#ACRES #EndAnimalCruelty #StopWildlifeTrade #IWantToBeWild #LiveFree
Photo credit: http://blog.nus.edu.sg/leopardcat/
Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..
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