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The Asian golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) is a medium-sized wild cat native to the northeastern Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and China.
The Asian golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Asia. In China, the Asian golden cat is thought to be a kind of leopard and is known as "rock cat" or "yellow leopard".
Asian golden cats, Catopuma temminckii, can be found in the Oriental region and parts of the Palearctic region of southwestern Asia, ranging from China and India through the Malay peninsula, Thailand, and Vietnam (Wilting et. al 2010).
The Asian golden cat is a medium-sized wild cat, that lives in the rocky forest habitats of northeastern Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and China. Asian Golden Cat Facts Overview. Asian golden cats share a name with the African variety, but not much else.
The Asiatic Golden Cat is one of the least studied cats in tropical Asia, and little is known of their ecology. Activity levels of two radio collared cats in Thailand were found to be diurnal and crepuscular, although some camera trap photos were obtained at night.
One of the least studied cats in tropical Asia; there is still a lot to discover! Primarily found in the dense forests and rugged terrain of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, this species exhibits a remarkable physical resemblance to the African golden cat.
The Asiatic golden cat is found from Tibet, Nepal, and Sikkim through southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, and Sumatra. The species is associated with forested habitats (dry deciduous, evergreen, and tropical) and can be found from sea level to altitudes of 3,000 meters.