The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) is a felid with a wide range from Egypt in the west to China in the east, preferring open-vegetation areas such as wetlands, reed beds, marshes, and grasslands. It primarily eats small rodents, which can constitute the majority of its diet in some regions. Solitary and most active at dawn and dusk, it hunts during these times and marks its home range with urine. It is also a competent swimmer and climber. Gestation lasts about 63–66 days, and females typically give birth to 2–3 kittens; timing of weaning, independence, and sexual maturity varies by region. Populations are declining and the species is classified as Near Threatened.