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Fishing cat
A wetland cat that hunts fish from the bank and in the water.
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The fishing cat is closely associated with Asian rivers, wetlands and mangroves. It has a stocky, powerful body and muscular legs. Dark spots cover its grey or olive-grey coat; on the limbs and tail, the markings form transverse stripes. Its relatively short tail gives it different proportions from many slender cats.
Fish are an important part of its diet. A fishing cat can wait on the bank or wade through shallow water, and it is also a strong swimmer. Yet it does not rely on a single type of prey. It also eats rodents, birds, molluscs, snakes and frogs, making use of different feeding opportunities in a wet environment. Hunting beside water involves approaching prey differently from a chase across dry ground.
It is most active at dusk and at night. An adult’s head and body can measure about 75 centimetres, with a tail adding roughly 30 centimetres. These measurements distinguish the head and body from the tail. The fishing cat therefore combines a water-based hunting style with a sturdy build, clear spots and a comparatively short tail.
Pre deti
The fishing cat is a good swimmer. Beside a river it may wait for a fish on the bank or step into shallow water. Asian wetlands and mangroves are its hunting grounds. Not every cat keeps away from water.
It has strong legs and a stocky body. Dark spots cover its grey coat, while stripes run across its tail and legs. Its head and body can measure about 75 centimetres, with another 30 centimetres for the tail. The tail is therefore much shorter than the rest of the animal.
Fish are an important meal, but it also eats rodents, birds, frogs and molluscs. It usually hunts at dusk or at night. During the day it may rest, even while visitors are waiting beyond the glass.
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Which prey makes up an important part of a fishing cat’s diet?
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- Cat enclosures, areas 9-11.