Asian golden cat
Pardofelis temminckii
Not assessedPhoto: Karen Stout · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mammalcarnivore
The Asiatic golden cat is a medium-sized wild cat that roams forests in northeastern India, Southeast Asia, and China. With its sleek coat and elusive nature, it’s a master of staying hidden in dense woodland habitats.
- It lives in forests undergoing rapid deforestation.
- The Asiatic golden cat is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
- Its survival is threatened by poaching and habitat loss.
RainforestForestAsia
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Pardofelis temminckii
- Habitat
- Rainforest, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium