A Scots zoo has welcomed the birth of the one of the smallest cats in the world - believed to be the first ever born in the country.
A rusty-spotted cat was born at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder four weeks ago and the breed is one of the smallest cat species on earth.
New born kittens weigh between 60 to 77 grams, with rusty-spotted cats being listed as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The rusty-spotted cat is native to India and Sri Lanka. The total population is estimated to be below 10,000.
The popular zoo said they were absolutely delighted to welcome their new addition who was born to first time mum Nainika.
Posting on social media, Five Sisters Zoo said: "Rusty-spotted cat kitten born!
"We are absolutely thrilled to announce the birth of a rusty-spotted cat kitten here at Five Sisters Zoo! The little one arrived four weeks ago to first time mum Nainika.
"Rusty-spotted cats are one of the smallest cat species on earth, with new born kittens weighing between 60-77g.
"They are listed by the IUCN as near threatened and we believe this to be the first ever born in Scotland!"
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