Jungle Cat

The jungle cat is a long-legged felid measuring 70–120 cm in length and 35–38 cm at the shoulder. Its coat varies from reddish or sandy brown to tawny gray, with a pale muzzle, throat, and belly. The slim face has white lines surrounding bright yellow eyes, while the rounded ears end in small dark tufts. Its relatively short tail is marked with several dark rings and a black tip. Males are larger and heavier than females, and juveniles retain temporary spots and stripes. (Animal Diversity Web)

Jungle cats range from the Middle East and Central Asia through the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia and southwestern China. They favor dense cover near water, including reed beds, riverside swamps, tall grass, brush, and moist forest clearings, but also occupy deserts, woodland, plantations, and farmland. Generally solitary, they are most active at night and around dusk and can swim and dive to capture fish. Rodents provide most of their energy, supplemented by birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, hares, and occasional fruit. (Animal Diversity Web)