18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Hope

This nine-lifer feline, who isn’t just some ordinary domestic spirit is one of the shy cats found in India which is known as the Jungle Cat. It preys on a variety of rodents and birds and has been reported to kill animals larger than itself, such as porcupines. The Jungle cat's are active both during the day and the night and is an efficient hunter, thriving in a variety of habitats. In some areas jungle cats come close to villages and people and may even live in deserted houses. I came across a village , where the local people used to say that these cats come to their poultry farms & try to steal poultry birds at night. They also confirmed to have seen this feline quite a number of times during the daytime as well but at very early hours. After tracking its activity for months I was finally able to capture this feline in such mystic weather.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Bardhaman, India
Camera: NIKON D7200
Copyright: © Saurabh Chakraborty