Very little is known about the ecology and behavior of the rusty-spotted cat in the wild. Captive ones are mostly nocturnal.

It is the smallest wild cat in the world. This feline ranges from around 13 to 19 inches in length and 2 to 3.5 pounds in weight. Measuring between 5.9 to 11 inches, the rusty-spotted cat's tail ...

The world’s smallest wild cat is found only in India and Sri Lanka, with a few to be found in Nepal. They can be found in dry and bamboo forests, grasslands and rocky slopes. Much is still to be ...

That release comes amid long-running discussions of a possible reintroduction of this wildcat to the United Kingdom. Conservationists are working to reintroduce small cats across the globe.