Jungle cat in contemplation

Jungle cat in contemplation

Jungle cat sitting in contemplation amongst long grasses. Despite being call 'jungle cat', they are actually found in tall grasses, wetlands and reed beds. Not really jungle cats at all, but highly adaptable to human habitation and cultivated landscapes. They have been present within human populations for centuries, often been depicted in Egyptian art hunting birds and small mammals.

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Facts about Jungle Cats
Common names: Jungle cat, swamp cat, reed cat
Scientific Name: Felis chaus)
Family: Cats (Felidae)
Height: 35- 38 cm
Tail Length: 21 - 27 cm
Weight: 5 - 9 kg
LIfespan: 12-15 years
Diet: Rodents, hares, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, wild pigs, fish
Habitat: Reed beds, open plains, grasslands, open woodlands, agricultural crops, scrubs
Distribution: Middle East, South & Southeast Asia, Southern China
Conservation: Least Concern