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Rusty-spotted cat 2022 (comprehensive page)

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2022

Introduction – overview – summary: The rusty-spotted cat is the world’s smallest feline, domestic or wild. They look somewhat like a domestic cat and there is an interest in adopting one as a companion but please don’t (please click this … Continue reading →

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Is it legal to own a rusty-spotted cat?

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

The thought of owing a rusty-spotted cat is quite popular judging by the Google searches: UK The answer depends on where you are and I am referring to the country or the state in the USA. In the UK, it … Continue reading →

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Rusty-spotted cat size compared to domestic cat size

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2022

There is a fascination with the rusty-spotted cat because of its diminutive size. It is the smallest cat species in the world. It’s weight varies but on average it is somewhere around 1.2 kg or about 2.5 pounds. The weight … Continue reading →

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How small is the rusty-spotted cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2021

The rusty-spotted cat is known as the world’s smallest wild cat species. I believe that we must say it is the world’s smallest cat either wild or domestic. So, what does this charming yet fierce creature look like? Fortunately, we … Continue reading →

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Great picture of a rusty-spotted cat and 13 facts

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2021

This is a really excellent picture of a rusty-spotted cat, which is the world’s smallest cat either wild or domestic. They look really cute but we must remind ourselves that they are a wild cat and therefore do not behave … Continue reading →

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Picture of a rusty-spotted cat in a studio

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2020

This is an unusual, short video of a rusty-spotted cat in what appears to be a photographic studio. This species of wild cat is thought to be the world’s smallest. It looks almost like a domestic cat and some people … Continue reading →

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Can you domesticate a rusty-spotted cat?

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 17, 2020

Yes, you can domesticate the rusty-spotted cat to a certain extent or you can tame it according to two naturalists who lived over 100 years ago. The rusty-spotted cat is a wild cat species and the smallest in the world. … Continue reading →

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What does the rusty-spotted cat eat?

PoC avatarPosted on July 24, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 20, 2020

The rusty-spotted cat’s diet consists mainly of birds and small mammals, and possibly insects, lizards and frogs. This diminutive wild cat is also known to kill domestic chickens and ducks when the chance arises. This cat has an enormous appetite … Continue reading →

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Rusty-spotted Cat Video

PoC avatarPosted on January 10, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 26, 2018

The rusty-spotted cat is the world’s smallest cat and certainly the smallest wild cat. It is very cute looking but decidedly wild and particularly vicious. There is a nice story from 1874 of a scientist who had a pet rusty-spotted cat who leapt at a gazelle fawn and tried to kill it.

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Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) in Kutch-Gujarat, India

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 7, 2013

By Veer Vaibhav Mishra (Naturalist), India Dear Michael, Greetings from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India! I am very glad to share information with you and am sending a short note and photograph of the rusty-spotted cat. Kindly find enclosed a report of … Continue reading →

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