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The Asiatic golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) is a forest-dwelling felid with a patchy distribution from South Asia to Southeast Asia. It inhabits habitats ranging from tropical rainforest to deciduous dry forest, is adept at arboreal activity, and while it primarily hunts on the ground, arboreal predation has also been suggested. Its principal prey are rodents, and there are varied records including deer, wild boar, snakes, and birds. It is solitary, with reported home ranges of about 48 km² for males and 33 km² for females; reproductive data are mainly from captive individuals. Populations are declining due to habitat loss and poaching, and it is classified as Near Threatened.