Sand cat
Felis margarita
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Mammalcarnivore
The sand cat is a small wild cat perfectly adapted to life in harsh deserts. With sandy-colored fur and low-set ears, it blends into its surroundings while hunting. Its furry paws protect it from scorching sands as it moves silently across the dunes.
- Its ears are only 5-7 cm tall, helping it hear prey underground
- Fur covers its paw pads like built-in desert boots
- Grows up to 52 cm long with a tail nearly as long as its body
DesertAfricaAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Felis margarita
- Habitat
- Desert
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)