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Iriomote and Tsushima Cats in Japan
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Iriomote and Tsushima Cats, Japan’s Critically Endangered Species

By Sukriti Makhija

Iriomote and Tsushima cats are subspecies of Leopard Cats. The breeds are only found on two Japanese islands, which happen to be named after them. Since their population is critical, their survival and well-being are top priorities for the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) in Japan.

Physical descriptions of Iriomote and Tsushima Cats

Sukriti Makhija
Sukriti Makhija

Sukriti is an author at DogTime and CatTime and a mother to two sassy cats. She grew up with dogs and puppy dogs eyes are one of her biggest weaknesses and always thought of herself as a dog person. However, her cat Mau, who came to her during Covid changed her perspective and now she lives to serve her feline fur babies. She has previously worked as a Content Writer in the field of Travel and Hospitality, as well as an Entertainment Journalist.

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