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The textile industry has been a significant pollution causing sector globally. Concerning environmental protection and sustainable development, the development and application of natural plant fibre and renewable fibre will be the inevitable trend in the future. One such fibre can be obtained from the Nelumbo nuciferastem, root, and peduncle. India has a wetland ecosystem that supports diverse and unique habitats, suitable for Lotus production.

Behavioural observations and various enrichment tools help to stimulate instinct behaviours in wild captive animals and provide better physical and mental health for the animals. The present study was conducted from October 2018 to February 2019, at Rajkot Zoological Park, Rajkot, Gujarat. Two male Jungle cats (Felis chaus) were observed in captivity through direct observations. The observations were made thrice in a week from 9:00 am to 12pm. The frequency of behavioural activities was recorded and calculated by Altman focal sampling method.