While These Cute Cats Look Quite Similar To Your Average Housecat, Be Warned They Are 100% Wild Animals.
They can also survive where it is realy dry. The sand cat hunts small mammals like hares and lemmings, but also birds, reptiles and insects. Sand cats have not been domesticated in any way, and are actually ferocious little predators.
The Footage Of The Sand Cat Starts At 3:20.
The sand cat, also known as the sand dune cat, is a small wild cat that inhabits sandy and stony deserts far from water sources. The female gestation period for a sand cat is 59 to 66 days and the average litter size is between 3 and 5 kittens. The cats are currently endangered and they live in shallow burrows.
It Is One Of Few Wild Cat Species That Occupies True Desert Habitat.
Although they may have 2 litters per year (usually in captivity), it is. The subspecies in africa is generally smaller than its asian counterpart. The cat’s large ears help to provide it with excellent hearing.
Sand Cats Are Able To Live Far Away From Water.
They hide in their burrows when it is very hot and come out after dark to hunt. Researches indicate these wild cats have been found in morocco, niger, algeria, iraq, isreal, pakistan, afghanistan, turkmenistan. In captivity, they can climb if something is on a slant, but cannot go straight up a tree like domestic cats.
The Home Range Of A Single Male Sand Cat Can Be Over 35 Km2 (The Home Range Of Females Tends To Be Smaller).
In cooler regions with harsh winters these cats grow a winter coat that is long and thick. Sand cats live in temperatures that sometimes rise to more than 40°c (104°f). Its foot pads are covered with thick hair.
