Meow! This Caturday, let’s introduce the jungle cat (Felis chaus). Also known as the swamp cat or reed cat, this feli... by @amnh

Published by @amnh on Mar 28, 2026.

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A photo of a jungle cat crouched among foliage. The cat is tan in color with light-colored eyes. It has large ears.

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Meow! This Caturday, let’s introduce the jungle cat (Felis chaus). Also known as the swamp cat or reed cat, this feline prefers wetland habitats with thick vegetation. It has a wide range that includes parts of North Africa and Asia. Depending on its locale, it may also live in grasslands, woodlands, or deserts. This wild cat preys on small animals, reptiles, birds, and fish, usually using a stalk-and-ambush hunting tactic. Though not strictly nocturnal, it’s most commonly spotted at night and can travel up to 3.7 mi (6 km) in a single evening. Photo: Wildlife SOS, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist #nature #cats #biodiversity #wildlife #didyouknow

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@mykidsrnuts44 0 likes Mar 28, 2026

that explains a lot