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Undertoad Monday Mar 11 04:58 PM |
3/11: Fishing cats
dave Monday Mar 11 05:38 PM They're hideous though. Undertoad Monday Mar 11 06:15 PM I think these were the first two to be displayed at the Sydney Zoo, or something like that. These are kittens. The fully-grown fishing cat weighs something like 25 pounds, so it is generally larger than a housecat. That's about all I know. froody Monday Mar 11 08:27 PM More info Google is your friend: elSicomoro Monday Mar 11 08:36 PM I personally think they're cute. Plus, it's amazing that they have evolved in that manner. Torrere Monday Mar 11 11:21 PM Google IS our friend! middlefunger Tuesday Mar 12 03:33 AM Other interesting cats, if you are so inclined I've been interested in big game cats for quite some time, and, in doing research for owning a large predatory cat one day, I came across a breed called savannahs. They're actually a crossbreed, typically a serval (an african hunting cat weighing in at 30-40 pounds) and a housecat. How they do THAT, I don't know. But, the crossbred savannahs are typically about three times the size of a housecat, and about 25 pounds, for the males. And, they're about as gentle as a typical housecat (albeit a great big one). Check out this site for more info, and pictures. jaguar Tuesday Mar 12 04:52 AM Sorry but noone should own a big cat. The belong in the fucking wild, there are few enough of them as it is. Undertoad Tuesday Mar 12 09:49 AM But from the page, the idea is to domesticate a new breed. It sounds like a good idea. dave Tuesday Mar 12 10:07 AM Gotta agree with Tony, that's pretty damn cool. I'd have a couple of reservations about having one though. For example - what if their instincts take over and they start getting nasty? Like, for example, biting my jugular? Or tearing the hell out of my furniture. That would suck. A lot. CharlieG Tuesday Mar 12 10:42 AM Quote:
dave Tuesday Mar 12 10:59 AM Well, my plan would be to take the erasers off a bunch of pencils and stick them on the points of the cat's claws. I figure that should be sufficient. juju2112 Tuesday Mar 12 06:06 PM Whether or not a cat "belongs" in the wild is a purely ethical decision. It has no basis in reality. :] Griff Tuesday Mar 12 06:49 PM I like the idea of a moderately dangerous pet stalking you in your own home. It would be like the old Pink Panther movies, you come in hang up your hat and wait for Catos assault, keeping you sharp for more serious matters. sleemanj Tuesday Mar 12 09:07 PM Quote:
I'd just love to own a big cat. Personally I've always wanted to have a black leopard or jaguar around the house. middlefunger Wednesday Mar 13 01:45 PM Big Cats In response to a couple of folks reservations about owning big cats. Yeah, they are dangerous. Extremely. Even if you raise them from kittens, you have to be extremely careful around them. Like Sleemanj and CharlieG say, they can hurt you very, very badly. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there that don't realize that. So, they get them as kittens, and when something goes wrong (like they bite Miffy-the-toilet-brush-dog's head off), they abandon them to a local animal shelter. The shelter's typically have someone they can turn too, but, often times they have to destroy the cat, because there is no one that can care for it properly. I would like to be someone that cares for them. sapienza Wednesday Mar 13 06:16 PM Quote:
Nic Name Wednesday Mar 13 06:35 PM Quote:
sleemanj Wednesday Mar 13 07:04 PM Re: Big Cats Quote:
I don't think a private individual would be permitted to keep a big cat in this country anyway, indeed in many areas attempts are underway to ban housecats (they pose a threat to native birds). sapienza Wednesday Mar 13 07:06 PM Ban <i>housecats</i>??? Griff Wednesday Mar 13 08:10 PM I took our Aussie in to be "tutored" (old Farside Pun) today *sniff*. Of course this hits Jag close to home as well, so I will speak of it no more. Nic Name Wednesday Mar 13 09:42 PM The Bengal Cat may be of interest to the exotic cat lovers in the Cellar. sophie Monday Oct 20 07:46 PM domestic/big cat hybrids! Love these big babies!!!! I agree that most people don't have the required facilities/permits/knowledge and training to have wild cats at home...but this is exactly why exciting new breeds are being created by outcrossing domestic and wild cats.The result are great,intelligent,beautiful animals with sweet temperament AND the amazing look of a jungle creature!! quzah Monday Oct 20 09:38 PM Quote:
Quzah. xoxoxoBruce Monday Oct 20 10:03 PM Quote:
juju Monday Oct 20 11:45 PM Heh. I was wondering why Tony didn't use the phrase "It turns out that...". It's because this thread nearly 1 1/2 years old! juju Monday Oct 20 11:48 PM By the way, these hybrid species are clearly completely made up, since we all know evolution is B.S. darclauz Tuesday Oct 21 12:44 AM Quote:
bmgb Tuesday Oct 21 02:08 AM I personally don't understand why we have to breed all sorts of new cats, when there are millions of other cats already that need homes. Because they're bigger? LUVBUGZ Tuesday Oct 21 03:09 AM Re: domestic/big cat hybrids! Quote:
sophie Tuesday Oct 21 10:16 AM wild cat species' welfare! Quote:
bmgb: I agree with cat overpopulation being a problem.I rescued and sheltered my share of strays,and strongly believe in early spaying /neutering: I believe the problem lies in irresponsible owners,who should make sure to "fix" their kitties unless they are absolutely willing to be responsible for the welfare of every single kitten-for life. Reputable,licenced breeders place their animals under strict contracts,taking them back if they are not "fixed",or anytime during the animals ' lifetime if the owners can no longer care for them. There's unfortunately a lot of people who are into exotic animals-spiders,snakes,lizards,etc....and large wild cats.The new breeds can be a safer alternative for these people who absolutely "must" have a wild-looking feline at home,without all the special care and facilities the wilder cousins require: I believe that breeding hybrids actually help protect the wild cats,keeping them where they belong,at home in the wild. A lot of these species are endangered,and the hybrids might soon be the only wild looking felines left! Also,exposing the public to hybrids greatly helps in raising awareness about little-known wild species(have you ever heard of a fishing cat before?)-for example,because of the Bengal's growing popularity,the Asian leopard Cat has been moved onto the endangered list of different countries,thanks to petitions and pressure from breeders' associations... I know that people first meeting my Bengals become quite interested in earing about wild cats,especially children! People concerned about cat overpopulation can help by donating-time and money...check locally.For example,in my province, an association(people and businesses) raise funds to pay for Vet fees, so low-income/student cat owners who can't afford spaying/neutering can do so for free,or for very cheap... Hum,well,though that might help...kitties are the best! >^..^< dave Tuesday Oct 21 11:11 AM Quote:
We got Pickle in much the same way. She was about 8 months old when she wandered into the back yard of the webmaster for http://www.fancycats.org - and since she was obviously a stray, he took her in and cared for her. Fancy Cats put her up for adoption (they're another rescue agency, first class all the way, really great operation - if you're in the NoVA area and looking for a cat, check them out) and no one would take her. Well, Jenni and I saw her at the Fair Lakes PETsMART and thought she was adorable (though obviously having a bad day). We were looking for a buddy for Tinkerbell (having gotten her back less than a month prior, we could tell that she missed Shadow and needed another cat), and we had settled on either Pickle (who was called "Little Miss", ugh) or this other cat named, ironically enough, "LuvBug". Well, LuvBug was all friendly and loving and would have no trouble getting adopted, while Pickle was kinda shy and really needed some work. Jenni and I decided to go with Pickle because we knew LuvBug would find a good home easily and it was considerably more difficult for Pickle. So we got her, and in the eight months we've had her, she's really opened up. She's super friendly now, if a bit scared of the unfamiliar. And she sleeps on the bed with us, as all cats should. So yeah. Adopt a cat that needs a hope. If you do your homework, you'll be every bit as happy as you would with one of these special breed cats. After all, it's what's inside that counts, right? xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Oct 21 06:10 PM Quote:
bmgb Tuesday Oct 21 07:07 PM Re: wild cat species' welfare! Quote:
quzah Wednesday Oct 22 01:12 AM Quote:
Quzah. daniwong Wednesday Oct 22 11:50 AM Ok - kinda off the topic - but not really. Uryoces Wednesday Oct 22 01:40 PM My brother discovered the secret to building big cats: Feed them all they want when they're kittens, and then taper it off to normal when they reach adulthood. His cat, Ritz, is huge. She stalks and attacks an ocassional ankle, but usually keeps the squirrel population down in the yard. We watched her dragging a squirrel across the yard to a secret eating spot, and I swear she looked like a lion dragging a wildebeast off into the bush. bmgb Wednesday Oct 22 02:39 PM Quote:
Scopulus Argentarius Wednesday Oct 22 10:32 PM ...err kinda flip-flopped for a cat, eh. Usually, they cuddle with people and avoid water.. HungLikeJesus Friday Aug 1 02:54 AM Look! Another thread discussing letting cats roam. classicman Friday Aug 1 01:40 PM lotta people I never heard of or saw before on this thread too.
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