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Desai, S.; Gosai, C.; Dharaiya, N.
Notes on jungle cat nesting site in agricultural areas and associated threats
2022 Cat News (76): 34-34
Despite the widespread distribution of the jungle cat _Felis chaus_, little is known about its behaviour, ecology, and the threats it is facing. Here we report the nest of jungle cat inside the stack of sorghum crop. The litter size was seven and the den was in the proximity to the farm pond but far from human settlement. Due to disturbance to the stack of sorghum by farmers, the jungle cat shifted the kittens to a less optimal site. We found a half-eaten kitten at the den, which was probably a case of cannibalism or predation by other carnivores, specifically feral dogs. Due to the easy availability of rodents, jungle cat may be inclined to live in agricultural areas, however this may increase further mortality if the local community is not aware of it.
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