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European wildcat

Felis silvestris

European wildcat (Felis silvestris)Common

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Mammalcarnivore

The wild cat is a small, striped feline found across Europe. It has a bushy tail with a dark tip and a compact body built for stealth. These cats are skilled hunters, blending into forests with their greyish-brown fur.

  • Grows up to 65 cm long from head to body.
  • Its tail can reach 34.5 cm and ends in a black tip.
  • Weighs as much as 7.5 kg, about the size of a large housecat.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Felis silvestris
Habitat
Forest
Regions in this directory
Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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