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Chinese mountain cat

Chinese mountain cat
Photo: 西宁野生动物园 · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Chinese mountain cat (Felis bieti) is a carnivorous mammal native to Asia.

The Chinese mountain cat, also known as Chinese desert cat and Chinese steppe cat, is a small wild Felis species with sand-coloured fur, faint dark stripes on the face and legs and black tipped ears. It is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau of western China, where it lives in grassland above elevations — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Felis bieti
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Felidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Weight
5 kg
Length
78 cm
Conservation status
Vulnerable

What does a Chinese mountain cat eat?

The chinese mountain cat is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Chinese mountain cat?

The chinese mountain cat weighs around 5 kg and measures about 78 cm.

Where do Chinese mountain cats live?

Chinese mountain cats are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the chinese mountain cat endangered?

The chinese mountain cat is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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