Leopard Cat

The Leopard Cat has the same features of a domestic cat except for its longer and slender hind legs. This cat got its name from its spots all over their body that of the Leopard with white furs on their chests and belly.

Belonging to the Family Felidae or Feline Family, Leopard Cats are commonly found in Asia, however distribution about this specie can also be sighted on some parts of Russia and Middle east. They can measure up to two feet in body length. Full growns can reach their tail length to 12 inches and weighs up to 4 kilograms in weight.

This wild feline is scientifically called Prionailurus bengalensis. Being carnivorous in nature, it preys on small animals including rodents, birds and sometimes on other aquatic animals. Rats are typically their favorite meal as these rodents are typically found on their habitat especially on tropical rainforest and plantations near sea levels.During hunting, Leopard Cats use their speed and agility to catch its prey rapidly gripping and biting it until it dies.
Mating time for these Cats has no fixed breeding period however, in colder parts where they are distributed, they tend to breed when whether is mild enought to support newborn kittens. The Females have a  gestation period of approximately 3 months. Around 2 to 4 kittens are born and being raised by the male and the female for 8 months.
 

In Cebu Zoo, a juvenile Leopard cat is kept on a cage. Below will show you the actual photo.

Actual photo for the Leopard Cat in Cebu Zoo.

Porcupine

The Porcupine belong in the family of rodents. Adults measures about 24–36 inches long, with tails that can reach up to 10 inches.They come With various colors of white, gray and brown. Depending on the specie of this rodent, it can Weigh between 5 to 16 kilograms.

The Porcupine is the most defensive small animal against large predators. Its coat consists of quills or sharp spines shoot those who tried to attack or threatened it. Its sharp and sturdy needle-like quills remain flat on its backs until when it is threatened or excited. Predators who planned to have a Porcupine on their meal will have second thoughts once they feel the sting of the quills.

Attacked by a Porcupine

Porcupines are usually found on the regions of America and Africa and some parts of Asia. They are classified into two; the tree climbers and non-climbers. The ones who love climbing trees are commonly found in America while those in Africa are non-climbers an only found most on their diet on the ground.

 

As a natural herbivore, it eats green leaves, herbs and sometimes twigs. During the cold season, majority of them hibernates and would eat barks of trees.

Porcupines are mostly nocturnal. They usually sleep during the day and find food during the night. They live in forests however, some of their population can be found on deserts and rocky hills. They got their name from a French word porc espin meaning a spined pig. They are also called quill pig on some Western countries. An average lifespan of a Porcupine is 6 to 7 years. Females gave birth to one or four youngs after gestation.