The Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), also known as the Indian desert cat, is an African wildcat subspecies that occurs from the eastern Caspian Sea north to Kazakhstan, into western India, western China and southern Mongolia.

2019年11月20日 · The country is currently home to 15 species of wild cats, which represents approximately 40% of the total number of wildcat species in the world. The cat family in India is comprised of five big cats, eight medium-sized wild cats, and two small cats.

2016年2月13日 · India has a great diversity of wildlife and holds a reputation for owning the highest number of wild cat species in its forest landscapes. Out of the forty species existing in the Felidae family, fifteen are found in the Indian subcontinent.

2025年3月18日 · One of the world’s most secretive and tiny wildcat species has recently been photographed for the first time ever in its home of West Bengal, India. Weighing in at a ferocious 2 to 3.5 pounds,...

Located in South Asia, India is home to both big cats and small wild cats. The wild cats of India include lions, tigers, leopards and lynx. India is the seventh largest country and has the second largest population in the world.

2024年4月26日 · Wildcats, belonging to the genus Felis, are a diverse group of feline species found across the globe. In India, these fascinating creatures inhabit various ecosystems, each with its own unique characteristics. In this article, we will delve into the different types of wildcats found in India, their habitats, and their distribution across the ...

Asiatic wildcats occur from the eastern Caspian Sea north to Kazakhstan, into western India, western China, and southern Mongolia. They inhabit desert and semi-desert areas, arid plains, lush forests, coastal areas, mountains, steppe regions, and shrublands.

2021年6月8日 · With a great diversity of wildlife, India today holds the reputation for owning the largest number of wildcat species in the world. Wildcat species in India include the Caracal, Rusty-Spotted Cat, the Marbled Cat, the Asian Golden cat and many more. Here’s a list you can check out to find out more about these cats. I. Caracal.

Discover India’s top 10 wildcats, from the mighty Bengal Tiger in Ranthambhore to the elusive Snow Leopard in Ladakh. Spot rare species like the Fishing Cat in the Sundarbans and the Indian Leopard across diverse landscapes.

2024年5月29日 · Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia was taken aback when he first spotted the unique patterned Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornate) outside of the Desert National Park in Rajasthan while on the fieldwork for the seven-year-long research he has been undertaking on the species.