What's The World's Smallest Wild Cat?

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The smallest wild cat species in the world is the rusty-spotted cat, weighing just 2 to 3.5 pounds

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The cat is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Nepal

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They are significantly smaller than domestic cats, with a length of around 13 to 19 inches

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They have short, round heads, short-rounded ears, and two white streaks by the inner sides of their eyes

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Their coat is brown-grey with dark streaks and marks, and they have rusty-brown spots arranged in lines on their back

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Like their larger relatives, they are expert hunters, preying on small rodents, birds, and insects

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They are nocturnal, with large eyes that may be an adaptation to their nocturnal behaviour

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They are semi-arboreal, meaning they hunt both in trees and on the ground

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