Yes, forests, jungles, deserts, and many other natural sites are home to thousands of cute animals — koalas, lamas, alpacas, possums, spooders, slow lorises, polar foxes, harp seals, and so on. Of example, in this category is the rusty-spotted cat, which is also the smallest wild cat on the planet, interestingly.

Meet the smallest feline species on the planet. BBC recently released a preview of its latest Big Cats season. It features a rusty-spotted, near-adult cat living in Sri Lanka's wilds. The feline roams the woods and leaps over snow, looks for food and explores the grounds. And it's amazing!

The rusty-spotted cat (prionailurus rubiginosus) is a wild feline species living in Sri Lanka's forests and much of India, with sporadic sightings in Terai and Nepal.

Measuring at 35-48cm in body length, the adorable wild cat can easily fit into human palms. These small critics are predominantly nocturnal, although during daylight they come out briefly. Their daytime activity, however, is rather restricted. Rusty-spotted cats are frequently found hiding in trees and caves to prevent large predators in the area.

Rodents and birds are their main course when it comes to food, as you might have expected. If necessary, however, they also give in to other small prey such as lizards, frogs, and insects. Rodents and birds are their main course when it comes to food, as you might have thought. They also dart to other small prey like lizards, frogs, and insects if necessary.

Rusty-spotted cats live in Sri Lanka & India Much of the cuteness of the rusty-spotted cat comes from its size and coat. The species are often described as a leopard's mini version, sporting a rust-colored coat and fewer spots, but still present. The typical rusty-spotted cat measures around 35–48 cm in length and 15–30 cm in length of tail. If it was to curl up, it could easily fit in your hands.

The rusty-spotted cat is also on the list of near-threatened species, like the American bison, the black capuchin, the red-fronted lemur, and a number of other wild animals. The main cause is that due to cultivation and natural loss, its natural habitat, the deciduous forests, is declining. Sadly, the rusty-spotted cat is also on the list of near-threatened species. Who is the second smallest feline in the world before you go asking well? It's the cat with black feet. Although it is not the smallest, due to its ability to bring down more prey than any other feline, it is attributed to the title of the deadliest cat on earth. Also adorably small, with all the cute animals up there as well. Watch this video of the rusty-spotted cat roaming wild in its natural habitat;