The rare and mysterious Marbled Cat is a sight to behold for those lucky enough to see them!. The Marbled Cat is not often seen in the wild, therefore not much is known about their behavior. Research is conflicting as to whether the Marbled Cat hunts primarily in the daytime or the evening hours. This confusion may again arise from their scarcity. They are known to feed on reptiles, squirrels, birds and bird eggs. The Marbled Cat spends much of its time in the trees, and their long tails help them achieve this! Because they enjoy spending time in trees the Marbled Cat makes its home in forested areas. Marbled Cats have been seen hunting on the ground as well as in the trees! Their hunting preferences may be dependant upon where they live. Marbled Cat are sometimes described as looking like large house cats. Mature individuals will usually measure between 45 to 60 centimeters in length, and weighing between four and seven pounds. They are also said to resemble the Clouded Leopard, though the markings on the Clouded Leopard are much more defined than the softer patterns of the Marbled Cat. They also have more spotting on their legs than the Clouded Leopard. The coat of the Marbled Cat ranges from a brownish grey to a striking pale yellow. Their bellies tend to be lighter than the rest of their coat. Marbled Cats have long bushy tails. Sometimes their tails are so long that they are longer than the entire length of their bodies! There are at least two subspecies of Marbled Cat and there may be slight physical differences between them. Marbled Cats are indigenous to Southeast Asia, India and are often seen as far south as Sumatra and Borneo. These cats are seen very infrequently and are therefore rarely studied. Because they are difficult to find their exact numbers are not known. They are, however, classified as an endangered species. | 
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