Bantam
by Barbara Keith
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10.000 x 14.000 inches
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Title
Bantam
Artist
Barbara Keith
Medium
Mixed Media - Watercolor Enhanced Colored Pencil On Watercolor Paper
Description
*NOTE: 11-26-21 10x14 Print Sale to Tremonton, UT
The Margay (Leopardus wiedii) is a spotted cat native to Central and South America. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, it is a solitary and nocturnal animal that prefers remote sections of the rainforest. Although it was once believed to be vulnerable to extinction, the IUCN now lists it as "Least Concern". It roams the rainforests from Mexico to Argentina.
Physical characteristics
The Margay can weigh about 3 to 9 kg (6.6�20 lbs), have a body length of 45 to 80 cm (18 to 32 in) and a tail length of 33 to 51 cm (13 to 20 in). It is very similar to the larger Ocelot, although the head is a bit shorter, the tail and legs are longer, and the spotted pattern on the tail is different. Most notably the Margay is a much more skillful climber than its relative, and it is sometimes called the Tree Ocelot because of this skill. Whereas the Ocelot mostly pursues prey on the ground, the Margay may spend its entire life in the trees, leaping after and chasing birds and monkeys through the treetops. Indeed, it is one of only two cat species with the ankle flexibility necessary to climb headfirst down trees (the other being the Clouded Leopard). Its ankles can turn up to 180 degrees, it can grasp branches equally well with its fore and hind paws, and it is able to jump considerable distances. The Margay has been observed to hang from branches with only one foot (Wikipedia).
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May 25th, 2009
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Comments (40)
Dale Kincaid
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured in the OHIO ARTISTS Group gallery! You are invited to post your work in the feature archive discussion.
Conni Schaftenaar
Gorgeous work, Barbara, and I enjoyed learning about this cat from your wonderful description! L/F
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"