All you need to know about the smallest wild cat species
Where is rusty-spotted cat found in India?
The rusty-spotted cats preferred habitat included deciduous forests (dry and moist), scrub forests, rocky areas with vegetation, grasslands, and farmland. They occur across the large parts of India.
What do rusty-spotted cats eat?
Diet of the rusty-spotted cat consists of rodents, birds, lizards, frogs, and other small mammals. They have also been observed eating fruits in captivity.
What is the conservation status of the rusty-spotted cat?
The rusty-spotted cat is categorised as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The wild cat is also included in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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