Fishing Cat
Description: Small stocky cat species. Their toes have webbing between them to help them swim. Fishing cats have 2 layers of fur, one for keeping them warm and another for camouflage.
Habitat and Location: Found in wetland areas or near rivers in tropical dry forests. Distribution is spread across Southern Asia.
Diet: Carnivore. Mainly fish, crabs and frogs but will take rodents and young deer.
Reproduction: Females give birth to an average of two kittens a litter. Young will learn to fish from their mother and be independent at 10 months.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Thanks for the information from 5 Sisters zoo
Fishing Cat
Description: Small stocky cat species. Their toes have webbing between them to help them swim. Fishing cats have 2 layers of fur, one for keeping them warm and another for camouflage.
Habitat and Location: Found in wetland areas or near rivers in tropical dry forests. Distribution is spread across Southern Asia.
Diet: Carnivore. Mainly fish, crabs and frogs but will take rodents and young deer.
Reproduction: Females give birth to an average of two kittens a litter. Young will learn to fish from their mother and be independent at 10 months.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Thanks for the information from 5 Sisters zoo