Asian golden cat
Asian golden cats are enigmatic and elusive
forest predators whose population is difficult to estimate as a result.
Very little is known about the behaviour of this medium-sized, wild cat.
What is known, is that Asian golden cats are under severe pressure from
habitat loss and poaching. Their diet consists of small animals and
birds, and individuals team up to bring down larger prey. Asian golden
cats have some interesting local names, for example, 'seua fai' which
translates from Thai as 'fire tiger'.
Scientific name: Catopuma temminckii
Rank: Species
Rank: Species
Common names:
- Asiatic golden cat,
- Temminck's golden cat
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