The kodkod (Leopardus guigna), also called güiña, is the smallest felid species native to the Americas. It lives primarily in central and southern Chile, as well as marginally in adjoining areas of Argentina.

The guiña (Leopardus guigna), the smallest wild cat in the Americas (1.5 – 2.5 kg), also has the smallest distribution, being found primarily in central and southern Chile (30°- 48°S) and marginally in adjoining areas of southwestern Argentina (39°- 46°S west of 70°W) from sea level to 2,500 meters.

May 15, 2020 · Tiptoeing through scrubby woodlands and fern-rich rainforests in Chile and a sliver of Argentina is a tiny feline called the güiña. Half the size of a house cat, with a bottlebrush tail and a...

The Kodkod, also called the Chilean Cat, Güiña, or Guigna, is a species of rare feline that is found in a very limited area, amongst the wilderness of South America. This felid is one of the most interesting and least researched cats in the world.

The kodkod (Leopardus guigna) (Spanish pronunciation: ), also called güiña, is the smallest felid species native to the Americas. It lives primarily in central and southern Chile, as well as marginally in adjoining areas of Argentina. Its area of distribution is small compared to the other South American cats.

Leopardus guigna is also known as the kodkod, guigna, or Chilean cat. It can be found in central and southern Chile, Chiloé Island of Chile, Guaitecas Island of Chile, the Andes Mountains, and western Argentina.

Nov 1, 2023 · Scientifically, it’s Leopardus guigna, and, at around five pounds, is the smallest species of wild cat in the Americas. It also occupies the smallest range, covering central and southern Chile to...

The kodkod (Leopardus guigna) (Spanish pronunciation: ), also called güiña, is the smallest cat in the Americas. It lives primarily in central and southern Chile and marginally in adjoining areas of Argentina. Its area of distribution is small compared to the other South American cats.

The Kodkod Cat, Leopardus guigna or Güiña, as it is known locally, is the smallest of the eight species of New World cats included in genus Leopardus that populate the Americas, and is one of the smallest cats in the world.

The Guiña (Leopardus guigna), also known as the kodkod or the guigna, is a fascinating small wild cat native to the temperate forests of South America. This elusive feline is a remarkable example of adaptation and ecological importance, exemplifying the beauty and complexity of …