Margay Kitten [redux]

September 16, 2012

Allan says: This is a margay (Felis wiedii or Leopardus wiedii). Her mother was killed by hunters (unfortunately this is yet quite frequent nowadays in Brazil) and the kitten came to my house as a kind of "gift" by a friend that didn't have the knowhow with wild cats. Margays learn everything from their mothers in the first year of life, and without this knowledge, it's impossible for them to live in the jungle, would die by hunger or hunted by animals like the fox. So it remains completely dependent on human care for keeping alive. It is like most kittens, very funny, loves playing with toy mice, eat premium food for kittens, but is yet a little angry and doesn't like to be touched. I'm looking for a zoo with other margays. This will hurt too much my heart, but is the right thing to do. These animals are very rare, and all effort to breed these animals in captive is very important and commendable.

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Darcy - 11 years, 7 months ago

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itigger2 - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Adorable, I hope you found her a zoo to take her. Sad that people can hunt such beautiful animals.

MomcatSooma - 11 years, 7 months ago

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What a beautiful kitten. The thought of how she became an orphan breaks my heart but I find comfort in knowing you were there for her.

CarolB57 - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Thank you for taking such good care of this beautiful orphan. I hope you find a good safe zoo for her soon. She looks like she so longs to be with her family, or needs other Margays to live with.

giovannaciurli - 11 years, 7 months ago

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^=^ And'very sad end that made his mother,but luckly this Wuonderful Creature,you saved it, very good!!
I read Sweetness in his eyes!!!!!
Margay Leo***** and'a fabulous gif of heaven!!!!!Are sure to find a safe place suitable for him,I could
not leave him,I think it's very hard for you,maybe you can go and very often find!??....
Good Luck, Sweet Little Love!!!!!!!

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Natthecat - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Fascinating. You have a big responsibility ahead to find a place for this little wild cat among its kind, but she is so worth the trouble. I would love an update.

mma - 11 years, 7 months ago

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What an extraordinary kitten. I hope you can find her a zoo that is kind to such a beautiful creature and that will give her a good life. Thanks for your post.

Natthecat - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Everything about this kitty is special, from the rounded ears to the round eyes to the spectacular coat. But her chewed collar is something common to most kitties!

barbie - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Such a precious life.

CareAboutCats - 11 years, 7 months ago

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A beautiful animal. Thank you for saving her. As others noted she does look sad and as if she is longing for her mother or other cats like her. Good luck with finding a proper zoo for her.

Snowysmom - 11 years, 7 months ago

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This is a beautiful kitten, but a wild animal, not meant to be a pet. I'm glad you are helping it, and that you are looking for the proper place for her to be raised.
It's sad that she was somehow removed from her mother's care, but you are doing the right thing.

Shirley - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Beautiful wild cat! Hope you find a zoo that will provide care for these kittens. Thanks for caring for them. How horrible that their mother was killed.

darina - 11 years, 7 months ago

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stunning stunning stunning

kibblegirl - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Thank you for saving this beautiful wild kitten. She is the moost beautiful feline that I have ever seen. You are so good to take her to the proper place to live, so she can be happy with her own kind. Thank you for sharing with us all.

judymack812 - 11 years, 7 months ago

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She is a beautiful baby. It is unfortunate that mankind likes to kill for whatever reason. I am sorry for this baby and God bless you for helping her! Would love an update as to where she is now.

SueBee - 11 years, 7 months ago

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That's so sad her life was changed for the worse; sad, too, that her mother was killed. I hope you found a zoo for her.

CherylSun - 11 years, 7 months ago

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I would be angry too if somone killed my mother. Hope you can find a good zoo for her.

mizpat - 11 years, 7 months ago

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I hope you find her a good, safe place to live. To be orphaned....what a tragedy for her, and for us, if we kill off these beautiful creatures.

mrskitton - 11 years, 7 months ago

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What a beautiful feline. I hope you find her a great home/zoo so she can spend the rest of her days safe!

MeowMix - 11 years, 7 months ago

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MeowMix - 11 years, 7 months ago

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She looks fierce yet adorable!

Kephara - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Such a sweet little face. I'm so happy you're able to care for this angel.

Death_to_hunters - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Hunter hoomins are just plain evil personified. Would love to see their heads on wall plaques after they have been tortured and their children have the need for rescue. Only "humans" kill for "fun" or as they try to phrase it, "sport".

MimiClacla - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Incredible creature ...

MissyofMissylandia - 11 years, 7 months ago

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Poor kitten. Please let us know if you have found a zoo for this beauty. I get so angry when I read stories like this. Horrible poachers.

megatha427 - 11 years, 7 months ago

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What a beauty!

BirmanMama - 11 years, 7 months ago

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So sad that this lovely little girl can't be rehabilitated to the wild and instead has to spend her life incarcerated. Wonderful that you have saved her, and perhaps in turn she will help save her species. Such stories of senseless hunting sadden my heart.

debramoran - 11 years, 7 months ago

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such a sad story that we can only pray for a happy ending! Such a beautiful baby!

Miranda - 11 years, 7 months ago

It's good that you're doing the right thing by helping the species instead of keeping the kitten all to yourself. It's got to be hard to give up something so beautiful! But it is the right thing to do, for the sake of the species itself.

Smooch - 11 years, 7 months ago

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How sad that her mother was killed by idiots. What a shame she cannot live out her days in the wild as nature intended, but it is good at least she will have a chance.

MsKabibble - 11 years, 7 months ago

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@mizpat, JudyMack, BirmanMama,
I'm in complete agreement. What would be even better for her, would be to go to a wildlife preserve that could care for her & allow her to be among her own clan, if that's possible. PLEASE give us an update!!

Maria Nolan - 11 years, 7 months ago

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What a handsome cat! Lucky you to have your life crossed with its. I envy you!

sourismylife - 11 years, 6 months ago