Cats of every shape and size know exactly how to make the most of their surroundings, whether they be natural or man-made, as this picture clearly demonstrates. I hope the pilot isn’t in a hurry!

At a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size, they died shortly after birth.

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 Males are slightly larger than females. Weight ranges from 20 to 40 pounds. Head and body length ranges from 21 to 40 inches, tail length ranges from 11 to 18 inches. Height can be up to 18 inches.
The ocelot has a single, white spot on the back of each ear and some white markings around its eyes and mouth. Two black lines run the length of either side of its face and the tail is marked with black bands. Fur is short and close, marked with both rosettes and spots that tend to run in parallel chains along the sides of the body. Excellent climber and swimmer. Has quite powerful legs, making it one of the fastest wildcats.

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