Which Is the Smallest Wild Cat in the World?

The rusty-spotted cat, Prionailurus rubiginosus, is roughly half the size of a typical house cat, with a body of about 35 to 48 centimetres. It lives in dry forests, grasslands and scrub across India and Sri Lanka, with a few records from Nepal. It is mostly nocturnal and hunts rodents, birds, lizards and insects, often climbing trees with ease. Africa's black-footed cat is a close rival for the title and is considered one of the most efficient hunters of all cats. Both species are threatened by habitat loss.