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Jungle Cat:

Local name:

Jangli Billi

Description and Biology:

The jungle cat has long legs and a slender build. The fur is generally sandy brown, reddish or grey. The winter coat is darker and denser than in summer. Jungle cats have black ear tufts. The tail is relatively short, averaging about 40% of head-body length. Males are markedly larger than females. In captivity, males are very protective of the cubs, even more so than females, and sexual dimorphism may be linked to this behavior. Family groups -- male, female and cubs - have been seen in the wild.

Jungle Cat