The Andean mountain cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a small wild cat. It is one of only two felids for which no subspecies have been classically described (the Bay Cat is the other). Fewer than 2,500 individuals are thought to exist. This cat is one of about two dozen small wild cat species found around the world. In comparison to their larger cousins which may have millions of dollars dedicated to conservation efforts, conservation efforts exist on budgets in the thousands for small wild felids like the Andean mountain cat.
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