Indian Desert Cat - Felis silvestris ornata
One of an array of species of wildcats that can be found across Europe, Africa, Asia and India, the Indian desert cat is also known as the Asian steppe wildcat or Asiatic wildcat.
HABITAT: The Indian desert cat can be found in semi-desert and grasslands of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
CHARACTERISTICS: Similar in size and appearance to a domestic cat, their coat is sandy yellow in colour with dark spots and the tip of their tail is black. They also have small tufts at the tips of their ears.
BIOLOGY: The Indian desert cat hunts and catches mainly rodents, birds and insects. They are often active during the day and rest in dens and burrows
CONSERVATION STATUS: Once widely hunted for its fur, its chief threat today is hybridisation with domestic cats. They are not however considered to be under any particular threat and are classified as Least Concern.
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