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Prionailurus rubiginosus
Lucky to spot this beautiful rare wild cat! The rusty-spotted cat is nocturnal and partly arboreal, spending the day sleeping in dense cover or shelter such as hollow logs. It feeds mainly on rodents and birds, but may also take lizards, frogs, or insects. They hunt primarily on the ground, making rapid, darting movements to catch their prey; they apparently venture into the trees primarily to escape larger predators rather than for food. As with other cats, they mark their territory by spraying urine.
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Very true Maria! And thanks :)
Great spotting! It is thrilling to see wild felines and even more so when they are uncommon.
Thanks :)
Well spotted Ashutosh!