Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis) The Leopard cat resembles a large domestic cat with rather long legs. Its color and markings give it the resemblance of a leopard. This cat is found upto an elevation Of about 3500 m in and around forested areas of the cold desert.

Leopard Cat Credit: HDW Inc.

It preys on small birds and animals. This cat is nocturnal in habit and prefers to live in the hollows of trees or amongst the rocks.

Jungle Cat (Felis chaus)
The jungle cat has a relatively short tail and long legs. In the cold desert regions of the Himalayas, this cat has a heavier fur. They inhabit areas upto an elevation of about 3500 m, usually preferring open tracts and grasslands. Often theY are found in the vicinity of human settlements.

Lynx Credit: Minnessota Zoo

Lynx (Felis isabellina)
The long erect tufts of hair on the tips of its ears distinguish the lynx from other members of the cat family. There is usually a sprinkling of spots on its coat in summer which may persist for some time but eventually disappear with the onset of the winter coat. The lynx is a rare species found in parts of Ladakh, Garhwal, and at high altitudes in other parts of the Himalayas