Interesting Facts About Fishing Cat

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The Fishing cat is a small cat of medium size and stocky build, with short legs, a short tail, and a face that is round but elongated

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They have an olive-grey coat that has a pattern of rows of parallel black spots which will often form stripes on their back

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Fishing cats are solitary and nocturnal hunters that rest during the day

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They are very strong swimmers and can swim large distances, often while pursuing a fish

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When it swims, the Fishing cat is able to use its flattened, short tail like a rudder, to help control its direction

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One remarkable feature is the layered structure of their fur, a crucial adaptation to life in the water

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Next to the skin lies a layer of short hair so dense that water cannot penetrate it 

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They have partially webbed toes on their front feet, which helps them scoop up fish 

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