Earlier this month, BBC debuted its new documentary series, Big Cats, which follows several different cat species from all across the globe. But the cat that stood out the most wasn’t the biggestâ€”on the contrary: it was the smallest big feline in the world, the rusty-spotted cat. As you can see in the accompanying clip, he looks like someone miniaturized a kitten:

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This Big Cats footage was filmed inÂ Sri Lanka, which is one of the few areas where the rusty-spotted cats have been known to live. TheÂ International Union for Conservation of Nature considers this species to be “Near Threatened” because of the loss of its habitat. Many larger cats have become endangered for the same reasons, though the rusty-spotted cat hasn’t earned this designation, and hopefully won’t anytime soon. We’re rooting for the survival of all wild cats! How could anyone not love a kitty with those wide expressive eyes?New episodes of Big Cats are currently airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom. Presumably the series will eventually make its way to BBC America as well.What did you think about this preview from Big Cats? Say “meow” in the comment section below!

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