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The jungle cat (Felis chaus), also called reed cat and swamp cat, is a medium-sized cat native from the Eastern Mediterranean region and the Caucasus to parts of Central, South and Southeast Asia. It inhabits foremost wetlands like swamps, littoral and riparian areas with dense vegetation.
The Jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a medium-sized cat. Its name comes from the Caucasus Mountains, the place this cat was first discovered. In Asia, it is the Jungle cat, but in Africa, it is commonly named Reed cat or Swamp cat, due to its preference for wet habitats.
Unlike most cat species, the jungle cat has a stable population in the wild. Its rodent-catching abilities, wide habitat tolerance, and adaptability make it the most common of the small felids. In fact, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) puts this species in its Least Concern (LC) category.
Jungle cats have long, slim faces with white lines above and below their bright yellow eyes with a dark spot just below each eye near the nose. They have long rounded ears, with a distinctive tuft of hair at the tips.
Jungle cats have a broad but patchy distribution from the Nile River Valley in Africa, to India and southern Asia, and throughout tropical China and Southeast Asia. They are most commonly found at elevations below 1,000 metres, but have been recorded in the Himalayas at 2,400 metres.
5 mar 2022 · Not to be ignored for its small size, this feisty cat of the wilds has it all to reign in its kingdom that spreads across 30 countries. Behind the jungle cat's adorable appearance hides a fierce predator designed by nature to perfect the skill of hunting.
The jungle cat is the largest of the Felis genus. These cats are pale brown in color, with their distinguishing feature being their tufted ears. Although small prey forms its diet it is strong enough to bring down an axis deer fawn.
