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Jungle cat

Felis chaus

Jungle cat (Felis chaus)Common

Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mammalcarnivore

The reed cat, also known as the jungle cat, is a medium-sized wild cat found across parts of Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean. It thrives in wetlands like swamps and riverbanks, where dense vegetation provides cover. This adaptable feline is skilled at navigating marshy environments.

  • It lives in wetlands, including swamps and riverbanks.
  • The reed cat is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
  • It faces threats from wetland destruction and trapping.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Felis chaus
Habitat
Wetland
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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