Jungle Cat

The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) is a medium-sized wild feline native to parts of Asia and Egypt. It has a slim build, with a sandy or grayish coat, and is well adapted to semi-aquatic habitats like wetlands, riverbanks, and marshes. Known for its agility, it hunts small mammals, birds, and fish. Unlike larger cats, it is solitary and territorial. The Jungle Cat plays a vital role in controlling populations of small prey and is generally elusive, avoiding human settlements. Despite its adaptability, it faces threats from habitat destruction and trapping, and is listed as Near Threatened by conservation organizations.