There are exceptions, however, and the aptly named fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is one of them. This medium-sized wildcat is native to the wetlands and mangrove forests of South and ...
Rusty spotted cats (Prionailurus rubiginosus) live in Sri Lanka. This miniature predator, is the world’s smallest cat… weighing little more than a kilo, 200 times lighter than a lion.
The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is one of the smallest cat species in the world, with a body length of about 40 centimetres. It has only been recorded in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
This story features photos from the National Geographic Photo Ark. Buy Photo Ark books and merchandise here. This story appears in the February 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. “She ...