Kodkod cat

The Kodkod (Leopardus guigna) is one of the smallest feline species in the world and particularly the Americas. It is listed as vulnerable, therefore it is a very rare one indeed.They inhabit mostly temperate rainforests, coastal regions, scrub lands and thickets. They hunt at night, feeding on small insects, birds and rodents. There are two subspecies of Kodkod, also known as Guina (pronounced Hoo-ina). The subspecies are Leopardus guigna guigna found in Southern Chile and Argentina, and Leopardus guigna tigrillo found in central Chile.

Zoos where they can be seen are:
There are no zoos anywhere in the world that offer the Kodkod for viewing or breeding.