Abstract
On 28th January 2023 at 02:30 PM first author (PC) recorded and photographed the completely black in colour cat species during the jungle safari in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. Based on the photographic evidence we identified the species as Jungle cat (Felis chaus), which was affected by melanism. In this note, we highlighted the importance of color aberration on wild animals in their natural habitats. This is necessary for a better understanding of this phenomenon and its insights into the ecological and physiological implications of this condition considerably affecting animal survival.
Publisher
Sociedad Colombiana de Mastozoologia