The Guina (Kodkod)

Scientific Name: Leopardus guigna
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Weight: 2-7 pounds

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Description:

The Guina is also referred to as the Kodkod, Chilean Cat, and Guigna. The Guina is the smallest cat in the Americas. It is a tiny, compact built species with relatively short limbs, and a thick, tubular bushy tail. The fur is greyish-brown to rich russet-brown marked with small, dark dab-like spots that coalesce into broken lines on the back and nape. The head is small and round with a compact face that is marked with dark cheep stripes, eyebrow markings, and prominent dark stripes under the eyes that border the muzzle. 

Prey:

Guinas hunt mainly very small rodents especially several species of mice. Other prey include rats, small marsupials, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. 

Biology:

This is largely unknown in the wild. Guinas experience very cold winters, which suggests seasonal breeding, although is is poorly known. In captivity, gestation is 72-78 days with a litter size of 1 to 3 kittens. 

Geographic Range

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