The Smallest Cat In The World
By: NDTVNewsDesk
Image: Pexels
The rusty-spotted cat is the smallest cat in the world, a wild feline native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Image: Pexels
The cat weighs less than 3 pounds (1.5 kg) and about half the size of a domestic cat
Image: Pexels
It is known for its reddish-brown coat with rust-coloured spots and its fierce hunting skills despite its tiny size.
Image: Pexels
It preys on rodents, birds, frogs, lizards, and insects, even pounces on larger prey.
Image: X/@VagrantTravels
The cat is sometimes called "hummingbirds of cats" or "fairy cats" due to its small size and swiftness.
Image: X/@VagrantTravels
It inhabits dry forests, scrublands, and even agricultural areas, often using large boulders for shelter.
Image: X/@VagrantTravels
It is highly effective hunter despite its small size, and is capable of taking down prey three times its weight.
Image: X/@VagrantTravels
It is primarily nocturnal, sleeping in hollow logs or dense vegetation during the day.
Image: X/@FelidaeFund
ndtv.com