Ecology and behavior African golden cat
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knowledge of african golden cat s reproductive habits based on captive individuals. female gives birth 1 or 2 kittens after gestation period of around 75 days. kittens weigh 180 235 g (6.3 8.3 oz). eyes open within week of birth, , weaned @ 6–8 weeks. grow , develop rapidly in comparison other small cat species. 1 individual reported scaling 40-cm wall within 16 days of birth, reflecting high degree of physical agility age. females reach sexual maturity @ 11 months of age, , males @ around 18 months. in captivity, live 12 years. lifespan in wild unknown.
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