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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsFarmers spot the world's tiniest kitten
in a sugar cane field, just in time.
A rusty-spotted cat a rare and elusive animal considered the tiniest wildcat on Earth. It's also listed as "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List.
These nocturnal cats, which might weigh three pounds when fully grown, are particularly vulnerable to human encroachment. Their diminutive size makes them nearly invisible in a field.
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/farmers-spot-tiny-kitten-sugar-cane-field-india-rusty-spotted-cat
Nice story. =^. , .^=
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,114 posts)hermetic
(8,338 posts)I can't stop looking at that tiny face. My heart is stolen!
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,034 posts)I don't think I've ever seen anything so cute.
hermetic
(8,338 posts)I thought about posting the video but I already had the photo and just hoped people would follow the link and see for themselves. So glad you enjoyed it. I was delighted to hear about the baby snow leopard at the Como Zoo. I would camp there to catch a glimpse of that baby!
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,034 posts)as soon as they let people see the little leopard. I used to hang out at the Como Zoo all the time when I lived in St. Paul. They had a pair of jaguars named Mick and Bianca.
hermetic
(8,338 posts)I used to live there and we hung out together at a few meet ups back in 04-05. I'm always glad to see you, one of the few still here from that era.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,034 posts)It's been a long time.