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Rusty-Spotted Cat

February 3, 2025

GS Paper III Environment
Rusty-Spotted Cat

The first recorded presence of the rusty-spotted cat, the world’s smallest and lightest wild cat, has been documented in Bengal’s wilderness.

About Rusty-Spotted Cat

  • Distribution: The rusty-spotted cat is primarily found in northern and central India, the Western Ghats, Kachchh, Rajasthan, and peninsular India.
    • India holds 80% of the total population of this species.
    • It is also found in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
  • Rusty-Spotted CatFeatures:
    • It is the smallest and lightest known wild cat, weighing under 1.5 kg.
    • The cat has a fawn-grey coat with distinctive rusty spots on its back and flanks.
  • Gestation Period: The gestation period of the rusty-spotted cat lasts approximately 66 to 70 days.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN Red List: It is classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
    • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: It is listed under Schedule I, offering it the highest level of protection.
  • Territorial: It establishes territorial boundaries using scent markings from urine and glands.
  • Nocturnal: The rusty-spotted cat is primarily active at night, using enhanced night vision to hunt and evade predators.

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