What's the world's smallest cat? - BBC Wildlife Magazine

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What’s the world's smallest cat?

Smaller than an adult domestic cat, there are two species of wild cat that could be considered the world’s smallest cat.

By Megan Shersby
Published: October 31, 2022 at 9:00 am

Vying for first place in the smallest cat in the world category are the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) and black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), which are very close in size, measuring 35-48cm and 35-52cm in length respectively.

The smallest cats in the world

Each cat is the smallest species on its continent – the rusty-spotted cat is found in Asia (India, Sri Lanka and a small part of Nepal), whilst the black-footed cat (also known as the small-spotted cat) is found in southern African (including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe).

Both species are thought to be nocturnal, feeding mainly on rodents and small birds – though black-footed cats are known to prey on Cape hares which are heavier than the cat.

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