What is a fishing cat?
Q: What is a fishing cat?
A: A fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat found in South and Southeast Asia.
Q: How big is a fishing cat compared to a domestic cat?
A: A fishing cat is about twice the size of a domestic cat.
Q: Why are fishing cats endangered?
A: Fishing cats are endangered because their wetland habitats are being settled, degraded, and converted, leading to a decline in their population throughout much of their Asian range.
Q: Where do fishing cats typically live?
A: Fishing cats typically live in wetland habitats, along rivers, streams, and mangrove swamps.
Q: How is a fishing cat adapted to its habitat?
A: A fishing cat is adapted to its habitat by being an eager and skilled swimmer, with partly webbed feet, and the ability to catch fish.
Q: What is the closest relative of the fishing cat?
A: The closest relative of the fishing cat is the leopard cat.
Q: What organization classified the fishing cat as endangered?
A: The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) classified the fishing cat as endangered in 2008.
