Sand cat
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The sand cat is a small wild cat that inhabits sandy and stony deserts far from water sources. With its sandy to light grey fur, it is well camouflaged in a desert environment. Its head-and-body length ranges from 39–52 cm (15–20 in) with a 23–31 cm (9.1–12.2 in) long tail. Its 5–7 cm (2.0–2.8 in) short ears are set low on the sides of the head, aiding detection of prey moving underground. The long hair covering the soles of its paws insulates its pads against the extreme temperatures found in deserts.
Image: Persian sand CAT
Image: Sand Cat distribution
Sand cat at Ree Park zoo, Denmark
An Arabian sand cat at Osnabrück Zoo, Germany
Felis
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Felis is a genus of small and medium-sized cat species native to most of Africa and south of 60° latitude in Europe and Asia to Indochina. The genus includes the domestic cat. The smallest of the seven Felis species is the black-footed cat with a head and body length from 38 to 42 cm. The largest is the jungle cat with a head and body length from 62 to 76 cm.
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Image: European Wildcat Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald 03
Image: European Wildcat distribution
Image: Jungle Cat Felis chaus by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN7957 (3)