| Jungle Cat subspecies[1] | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Felidae |
| Genus: | Felis |
| Species: | F. chaus |
| Subspecies: | F. c. kutas |
| Trinomial name | |
| Felis chaus kutas Pearson, 1832 |
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Felis chaus kutas is a subspecies of the Jungle Cat that inhabits wetlands in areas with arid climates. This cat lives under dense and wet jungle cover.[2]
The cat feeds on rodents such as Nesokia and Tatera, as well as fish of the Indus River.[2]
This cat is mostly seen alone, although it is often spotted in pairs as well. It is mostly seen during the day, when it hunts for food, and rests at night.[2]
Recently, the cat's habitat has expanded due to an increase in irrigated agricultural lands of South Asia. The cat is mostly found in Pakistan (in the Faisalabad region), and some parts of Kashmir. Zoologists suggest it may have once inhabited modern day Iraq.[2]