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Several breeds of small cats throughout Asia and Eurasia live in marshland, swamps or riverbanks. These cats inhabit the Caspian Sea area, as well as China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, India and Indonesia. Their habitats are shrinking, and these cat populations are dwindling as development encroaches.
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Asian fishing cats come in varying grey and brown colors, and their coats combine stripes and spots. Their feet are semi-webbed, enabling them to swim on the surface as well as underwater. They can use their tails as rudders.
In addition to diving to catch fish, these cats also use their paws to scoop up other prey such as frogs. Some of these cats also hunt small mammals and birds which populate the shoreline.
For a video by Cincinnati Zoo showing how they actually fish, please go to:
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