African golden cat

The African golden cat (Profelis aurata) is a solitary, nocturnal mammal found in tropical forests. It is about 90–100 cm long, with a tail of 20–25 cm, and stands approximately 40 cm at the shoulder. Its coat is typically a solid reddish-brown or grayish-brown on its back and white with dark spots on its underside.1

The term "golden cat" can also refer to the Asian golden cat (Catopuma temminckii), also known as Temminck's cat. This species inhabits forests in India and Southeast Asia and has a reddish-brown coat with paler undersides and facial markings.1