Can leopard cats be kept at home?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can leopard cats be kept at home?

Ocelots can be kept at home. The breed of leopard cat bred as a pet is called the Bengal leopard cat. This is not a wild leopard cat living in Bangladesh, but a strain that is selected and bred by crossing wild leopard cats and domestic cats for at least four generations. The ocelot has a smaller head and longer ears. There are white spots on the back of the black ears and the tips are rounded. The Bengal cat is a pet cat strain recognized by the International Cat Association and is a legal pet cat that can be kept at home.

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The real leopard cat is a wild animal and is listed as a vulnerable species in our country, while the Bengal cat is a pet cat bred by people.