Abstract: The Chinese desert cat (Fells bieti,MiIne-Edwards) lives in six different habitats in Qinghai province at an elevation of 2,800-4,100m,i.e.alpine meadow, alpine bush,edge of coniferous forest, grassy meadow, desert-semi desert zone and loess hill steppes.The desert cat occurs in Huangzhong and other 18 counties (suburb) in Qinghai, frequently in Huangzhong,Huangyuan,Menyuan, Qilian,Tongren and Dulan.The den of desert cat can be found in natural rocky cave on sunny slope between 3,000-3, 600m.There are breeding dens and temporary ones.The desert cat moves actively in morning,evening and at night.It lives a solitary life except in mating season.In breeding period, activity range of the female is limited and fixed. The main food is rodents, when lacking in winter, it preys on birds.

Key words: Desert cat, Felis bieti, Habitat, Feeding habit, Den lair, Predacious activtty

摘要： 本文对荒漠猫(Felis bieti)的形态、野外栖息环境、洞穴和捕食活动、食性等作了实地调查,同时结合西宁人民公园人工饲养荒漠猫的行为观察,综合整理的生物学初步观察资料。

关键词: 荒漠猫, 栖息环境, 食性, 洞穴, 捕食活动