The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), also called swamp lynx, is a small cat with a rather short tail (length 70 cm, plus 30 cm tail). The fur is generally sandy brown, reddish or grey, and is unpatterned except for stripes on the legs and occasionally the throat. Due to the pointed ears and the long legs this cat resembles a small lynx (hence the name - swamp lynx). It inhabits various habitats, for instance savannas, tropical dry forests and the reed along rivers and lakes, but it is not found in rainforests. The Jungle Cat lives at heights of up to 2,500 meters, but is more common in the lowlands. They are usually active in the daytime, and return to a den in case of danger or to rest.
The jungle cat's hunting technique is like that of most other cats, stalking and pouncing. They feed on rats, mice, hares, and can jump high in the air to catch pheasants and other large birds. They will even kill and eat porcupines, deer fawns, snakes and frogs. Those cats living close to bodies of water are able to swim and dive in order to catch fish. During mating season, the male barks, sounding like a large dog.
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The jungle cat's hunting technique is like that of most other cats, stalking and pouncing. They feed on rats, mice, hares, and can jump high in the air to catch pheasants and other large birds. They will even kill and eat porcupines, deer fawns, snakes and frogs. Those cats living close to bodies of water are able to swim and dive in order to catch fish. During mating season, the male barks, sounding like a large dog.
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