Consider the following statements:
- It is a nocturnal animal and feeds on smaller species of herbivores found in its range, such as the chital, hog deer, and wild boar.
- It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, on the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and East Asia.
- It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List and in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the following species best matches the above description?