info Overview
Name

Imperial Mountain Cat

 
Description - How would you describe a Imperial Mountain Cat?

Large carnivorous feline.

 
Type of creature - What type of animal is Imperial Mountain Cat?

Big Cat

 
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Shape - How would you describe the shape of a Imperial Mountain Cat?

Muscular, long thick tail for balance

 
Size - How big (or small) is the usual Imperial Mountain Cat?

Large

 
Height - How tall is the usual Imperial Mountain Cat?

Nose to tail is 6.5', foot to the top of the head is 4'

 
Weight - How much does the usual Imperial Mountain Cat weigh?

225 lbs

 
Notable features - What physical features are most notable for Imperial Mountain Cat?

grey, white, black spotted coat, 10" diameter paw

 
Vestigial features - What vestigial features does Imperial Mountain Cat have?

none

 
Materials - What materials (feathers, scales, etc) is Imperial Mountain Cat made of?

heavy fur

 
fingerprint Traits
Method of attack - What methods does a Imperial Mountain Cat use to attack?

sneak and pounce attack

 
Methods of defense - How does a Imperial Mountain Cat defend itself from attackers?

swats with big paws and long claws when attacked or cornered. uses canine teeth to rip flesh.

 
Maximum speed - How fast can a Imperial Mountain Cat move?

30 mph

 
Strengths - What are the notable strengths of Imperial Mountain Cat?

Lives so high up in the mountains that it has two hearts to keep blood flowing. Can live for three days on one heart.

 
Weaknesses - What are the notable weaknesses of Imperial Mountain Cat?

Two hearts are very close together, one good stab would kill it. cubs are very susceptible to the cold.

 
Sounds - What sounds does Imperial Mountain Cat make?

a low growl, purring, young can sound like a child crying in fear.

 
Strongest sense - What is Imperial Mountain Cat's strongest sense?

smell

 
Weakest sense - What is Imperial Mountain Cat's weakest sense?

eyesight at night. Although it's far and away better than humans. night sight is not as good as its prey.

 
location_on Habitat
Preferred habitat - What kind of habitat is best for Imperial Mountain Cat?

High mountain rocky outcrops

 
Food sources - Where does Imperial Mountain Cat find its food?

animals in the high rocks of the mountains

 
Migratory patterns - Does Imperial Mountain Cat have any migratory patterns?

no migration

 
Herding patterns - What herd patterns does Imperial Mountain Cat have?

no herding

 
Competitors - What does Imperial Mountain Cat compete with for food or other resources in its habitat?

Golden short-nosed bear

 
Predators - What are the major predators of Imperial Mountain Cat?

Humans love their fur. Male Imperial Cats will kill cubs of other males to bring female back into heat. Golden short-nosed bear will eat young cubs that wander too far without mom.

 
Prey - What does Imperial Mountain Cat prey on in its habitat?

black-footed mountain goats. Alpine chipmunk. Occasionally humans.

 
call_split Comparisons
Similar creatures - What other creatures is Imperial Mountain Cat most like?

Snow leopard

 
Symbolisms - What symbolisms does Imperial Mountain Cat hold in your world?

So hard to kill that it gives the hunter a very high status.

 
timeline Evolution
Ancestors - What preceded Imperial Mountain Cat? How has Imperial Mountain Cat evolved over time?

Lesser mountain cat, some of which still survive at lower altitudes.

 
Evolutionary drive - What drove Imperial Mountain Cat to evolve over time?

competition at lower altitudes

 
Tradeoffs - What evolutionary tradeoffs has Imperial Mountain Cat made throughout history?

with two hearts it needs a very high calorie intake.

 
scatter_plot Reproduction
Reproduction age - At what age can Imperial Mountain Cat start to reproduce?

1.5 years old

 
Mating ritual - What is Imperial Mountain Cat's mating ritual?

Females in heat cry out in canyons that echo. Males respond and follow the sound.

 
Reproduction - How does Imperial Mountain Cat reproduce?

sexual

 
Reproduction frequency - How frequently does Imperial Mountain Cat reproduce?

10-month gestation, 4 nursing until young are weaned, then female can go back into heat. Usually one cub.

 
Parental instincts - What parental instincts does Imperial Mountain Cat have?

extremely protective of young.

 
Offspring care - How does Imperial Mountain Cat take care of its offspring?

cub stays in the rocky den until weaned, then venture out, but only a few yards. After 6 mo the female brings it chipmunks to play hunt, at 9-12 mo they start to hunt with her. Although they can reproduce at 1.5 years, they usually stay with mom until at least 2.

 
Mortality rate - What percent of Imperial Mountain Cat offspring make it to adulthood?

30% survive to adulthood.

 
bubble_chart Classification
Family

Panthera

 
Genus

felis

 
Species

imperata

 
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