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Day: August 25, 2022

Cat Hybrids

Ligers, Tigons, and Bengal Cats, Oh My! 

Hybrids between wild and domestic cats, as we see in the now popular ‘bengal cat’ (a cross between a domestic cat and the tiny Asian leopard cat*) has been described as an attempt by pet owners to own something which is wild looking without being wild. It is also described as a chance to breed an exotic looking pet in captivity without risking the depletion of wild populations.

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Cat Controversy

Catablog #02 – Cat Controversy

Many people, from all walks of life, take an interest in wild cats. Where there are people, there are opinions. These spark debates on a wide range of subjects, from the problems of captive husbandry to private ownership. Some of the arguments are logical and some based on gut instinct and personal feeling. Under the circumstances it is almost impossible to reach a consensus.
The purpose of this page is to develop a deeper understanding of some of the issues. The following essays cover a few ‘hot topics’. They are written in the knowledge that not everyone will agree

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