Range (in red) of the Asiatic golden cat
Range (in red) of the Asiatic golden cat
Close-up of an Asiatic golden cat
Close-up of an Asiatic golden cat
An Asiatic golden cat walking
An Asiatic golden cat walking
An Asiatic golden cat eating
An Asiatic golden cat eating
Close-up of the head of the Asiatic golden cat
Close-up of the head of the Asiatic golden cat
Asiatic Golden <br>Cat
Topic(s):   Cats (Wild), Endangered Animals, Forest Animals, Rainforest Animals, Woodland Animals
Quick Facts
Type of Animal
mammal
Biome(s)
tropical rainforest, woodland, taiga
Habitat
evergreen trees with rocky areas
Diet
any animal it can catch (birds, rodents, hares, reptiles)
Male
tom
Female
queen
Baby
kitten
Group
clutter
Life Span
20 years (wild); 23 years (captivity)
Migrates
no
Hibernates
no
Predators
people
Endangered
yes; loss of habitat, illegal hunting

The Asiatic golden cat is a medium sized wild cat. It is about twice as big as a house cat. The Asiatic golden cat is a very beautiful. It has a lovely golden coat. This cat can be found in Asia. It also lives in Nepal and Southern China.

When the Asiatic golden cat lives in warm regions its coat is pale. If it lives in cold mountains, its has a spotted and striped coat. This change helps protect it from other animals that want to eat it.

This kind of cat is a wild cat. It likes to be by itself. It may mark its territory or area with its scent. It does this by rubbing its fur along the grass or peeing on the ground.

The Asiatic golden cat is not very active unless it is hunting for food. It is a carnivore. This means it eats the meat of other animals.

There are about 10,000 Asiatic golden cats in the world. That seems like a big number but it is not. This animal is in danger. It is hunted for its fur. Loss of its habitat is hurting the Asiatic golden cat.

Resource information

Feline Conservation Federation. (n.d.). Asian Golden Cat. Retrieved from http://felineconservation.org/feline_species/asian_golden_cat.htm

Fogle, Bruce. The New Encyclopedia of the Cat. London: DK Publishing, 1997.

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