Leopard Cat Male Skull Replica

Description

Leopard cat male skull replica measures 5.1 x 3.3 x 2.2 inches. The Prionailurus bengalensis skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible).1:1 scale. Made in USA. 

The leopard cat is a small wild cat. It is native to South, Southeast, and East Asia. This cat is about the size of a domestic cat. It has a slender build and longer legs. It also features well-defined webs between its toes.

Two dark stripes mark its small head, and it has a short white muzzle. White streaks also run from the eyes to the nose. The backs of its rounded ears are black with white spots. Blak spots cover its body and legs. Two to four rows of long spots run along its back. Leopard cats vary greatly in color and size across their huge range.

Southern cats have yellowish-brown fur. Northern populations have pale silver-grey coats. Northern cats can weigh up to 16 pounds. They often put on weight before winter and lose it by spring.

This small predator eats rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects. It will also catch frogs and small fish. The leopard cat hunts primarily at night. It stalks its prey on the ground and climbs tress easily. Its webbed toes also make it an excellent swimmer. The cat will readily enter water to pursue fish or escaping prey.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Suborder: Feliformia
• Family: Felidae
• Subfamily: Felinae
• Genus: Prionailurus
• Species: P. bengalensis
• Binomial name: Prionailurus bengalensis
• Conservation status: Least concern

Pounce on this leopard cat male skull alongside the fishing cat skull replica, the flat-headed cat skull replica, and the domestic cat skull replica for your display. These specimens prove that nature can pack massive hunting skills into tiny, house-cat sized felines.