Meet Asia's Smallest Wild Cat
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The rusty-spotted cat is a small feline with a short, reddish-grey coat marked by distinct rusty spots on its back and flanks
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The rusty-spotted cat is found in India, Sri Lanka and a small part of Nepal
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It is the smallest wild cat in Asia and rivals the black-footed cat - the smallest cat in Africa
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They are thought to be nocturnal, solitary, and secretive. They are fierce hunters that will take prey much larger than themselves
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They are also highly agile climbers that can move quickly to catch prey or escape danger
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The rusty-spotted cat weighs only between 0.9 to 1.6 kg with a body length of 35 to 48 cm
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They have dark stripes running from the eyes across the cheeks and forehead
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Their chins, throats, and inner sides of their limbs are whitish with small brownish spots. Their paws and tails are uniform reddish gray
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