Weighing just over one kilogram on average (200 times lighter than a lion), they can only be found in the forests of Sri Lanka and India. They’re also very rare, with only 36 individuals left worldwide. To help the small critters find prey in the undergrowth, they’re aided by eyes that are six times more powerful than the average human’s. Like most wild and domestic cats, they’re skilled hunters and climbers. Although they’ve been born in captivity and occasionally kept as pets, the rusty spotted cat is at home in the wild. For those interested in learning more about these adorable cats, BBC will be airing a documentary on January 11th!
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Just amazing, the rusty spotted cat. There is one error: these miniscule creatures cannot be 200 times lighter than a lion. Since one of them can hide under a leaf, it would have to be much lighter than that.
Beautiful little cats. I hope people won’t ruin their habitat.
With so few individuals a disease could wipe them out. With other nearly extinct species the remaining ones have been rounded up & bred & raised in special centers and then later on they’ve been re-introduced to the wild. This could be an option for saving them. I think we should not let any creatures go extinct if we can possibly help it.
There’s not many comments 🙁 Everyone here who reads this article should let friends and families know about these cats, and the danger they’re in. Just think about the impact we’d all make if we took the time. Not only for them, but for the entire planet and all ecosystems. Thank you LFT, for posting this information.
If you love something, please fight for it <3 Animals depend on people who care.
Great advice.
How adorable. I hope these guys are protected as there are only 36 left in the world. ????????????
Can’t believe that’s all there is. One day they will probably be totally extinct. Thank you, mankind!
They are so cute! I wish it were possible to have one!
Instead of having one ( they ARE adorable), we should find out how to keep the remaining population alive and breeding – AND PROTECTED in their habitat <3
The best thing for you to do is spread the word, and become an advocate for all endangered species. You’ll really make an impact, and they’ll still be around for you to love.
Very wise advice, Eulalie.
Too cute — what a sweetie — STOP IT! — so adorable!
Oh how adorable,I want one.How do I find a place where I can get one?
They belong in the wild. No one should own one. We have plenty of cats euthanized in shelters every day. These cuties need to flourish and stay in their habitat.
TOTALLY AGREE ANITA!!!
I love cats so found this very interesting…. will be watching the BBC documentary. Thx
Look at the tinny little thing, how adorable!
lol, well even if it is TINY, NOT TINNY, it is adorable!!