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Main Topic: Endangered animals in Peru

Chosen Animal: Andean Cat

Student: Manuel Ángelo Bernaola

Gutiérrez

Block: PT- 28

Teacher: Marlene Román Miguel

Year and day: 18/04/2023

Andean
Andean cats are a species of feline native to the Andean region of South
cats
America. They are a little-known and rarely seen species, which makes
their conservation difficult, as well as their observation, and they behave
in their natural state.

These cats have long, soft, gray-

brown fur with dark markings on
the body and legs. They have
small, rounded ears tipped with
tufts of black hair, and a long, thick
tail with black rings. Andean cats
are relatively small in size,
measuring around 55 to 65 cm in
length and weighing between 5
and 7 kg.

Andean cats are solitary, nocturnal

animals that mainly hunt small
mammals such as rabbits, rodents,
and birds. Very little is known about
their behavior and reproduction in
the wild, since they can only be found
mainly in rocky areas with little
vegetation from Ancash to Tacna,
although it is believed that they have
a litter of two or three young.

The main threat to the survival of

Andean cats is habitat loss due to
human activity, such as mining,
agriculture, and road construction. In
addition, locals hunt them for their
fur and meat, and they may also
accidentally get caught in traps for
other animals.

To protect Andean cats, natural reserves have been established in their

natural habitat and studies have been carried out to learn more about
their biology and behavior. Conservation efforts are also a way to educate
local communities and reduce illegal hunting and trapping of these cats.