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Wild Cats

The 36 species of the wild cat family are spread across most of the globe. Big cats, like lions and tigers, get much of the attention, but the vast majority of the wild cat species fall into the small cats category. This is the category that will satisfy your curiosity about wild cats.

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What are sand cats?

Sand Cat

Felix margarita What does it look like?

Slightly smaller than domestic cats, sand cats have short legs, wide heads with large, tapered ears and large, forward-placed eyes. * They are a pale, sandy-gray color with white bellies * Markings include a reddish streak from the corner of the eye across the cheek, and dark striping on the legs and tail, which is tipped black * Sand cats reach up to 36 inches long and about 10 inches height at the shoulder * Hair covers their paw pads. Where in the world?

The deserts of North Africa and Arabian Peninsula west of the Caspian Sea are home to the sand cat. They formerly were found also in Pakistan. Although they seem to prefer sand dunes, these cats can inhabit rocky areas, and have been known to share habitat with fennec foxes in some ranges. What are some behaviors?

Sand cats are well adapted to desert conditions. They conserve water by spending the heat of the day in burrows dug in sand, under bushes or rocks. Like many other desert animals, they can live without drinking water, getting moisture from prey. Fur on the soles of their feet helps insulate against the burning heat of the ground as well as providing traction in loose sand. Their thick, dense fur also insulates against extreme desert temperatures. Sand cats exceptionally large ears can swivel to funnel sounds into their inner ears, while their large middle ear cavities are sensitive enough to hear the small scratching sounds of burrowing rodents. As sound does not carry well in dry air, sand cats have a loud, barking call that communicates over a vast area. What about offspring?

In the spring after a 60-day gestation, sand cats give birth to two to four kittens. Born with eyes closed, which open after about 14 days, young offspring have distinctive markings which fade as they mature. Sand cats instinctively dig in the sand at five weeks old, and are able to fend for themselves by fall when they leave their families. What does it eat?

Nocturnal and crepuscular hunters of small mammals, birds, insects and reptiles, sand cats slink up to their prey silently, low to the ground. Their strategy is to get as close to the prey as possible without being seen or heard before striking. Their extremely sharp teeth and claws are ideal for grabbing and capturing prey. Is it threatened or endangered?

The most serious threat to small cats is habitat destruction.

What big cats have the longest teeth?

Tigers have the longest canines, some large males have them nearly four inches long.

What is the only big cat that cannot roar?

Neither the cougar nor the cheetah can roar. This is one reason that these two wild cats are not classified as 'big cats' by many scientists.

Why do cats hisss?

Cats hiss if:

  • afraid, terrified
  • distrusting, unsure
  • in pain
  • being deliberately annoyed

Cats hiss is like saying, STOP! If a cat was human, you'd at least stop and ask why. But many people don't respect that a cat has 'said' stop. Many people don't care why their cat hissed.

What cat has spots with an outline. the cheetah or the leopard?

The leopard - see image above that illustrates the 'spots.' A cheetah has simple spots.

Will a possum eat an orange?

Generally, possums do not go for citrus fruits, but individuals might eat an orange.

What does the Andean cat eat?

it eats small mammels, like chinchillas, it eats birds and reptiles too :0
The Andean Mountain cat is a cat is a carnivore and since it lives in the high Andes mountains where there is not too much life their main prey is the Mountain Viscacha. Their previous prey was Mountain Chinchillas however Mountain Chinchillas have been hunted a lot for their fur and their population is greatly reducing.

How are lions and tigers different from cheethas?

tigers are the fastest land animal and cheetahs are the 2nd fastest

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What is the largest cat with the dullest claws?

The largest cat is the Liger!! They have the dullest claws because they are bred only in captivity. The lion i am pretty sure is the bigest cat that can hace the dullest claws because the older the lion gets their teeth and claws ware down.

What is the group and cry of lion?

A group of lions is a pride. The cry is a deep throated roar that can be heard many miles away.

How many cheetahs are in a normal group?

Cheetahs are solitary animals. Female cheetahs are always alone except when they are raising cubs. During such times, they can be spotted with cubs.

Blood brother males live together for life. usually these groups are of sizes from 2 to 4 individuals.

What eats the Andean mountain cat?

The puma cat will eat the Andean Mountain cat. The Andean Mountain cats look similar to a snow leopard.

Best cat hunter of African cats?

even though it would lions leapards can carry their prey to the trees and eat with no animal taking it.

What kind of wild cats live in Greece?

The only cat indigenous to Greece is the wild cat. There are thousands of cats living in the country, but they are all domestic cats.

How does an Andean cat protect itself?

The Andean Cat has a grey mottled coat that breaks up its outline in the shadows. The Andean has no known predators except for humans.

How fast can an Asiatic lion travel?

Lions can travel up to about 50 mph for a short distance.

What cat has the strongest bite?

The jaguar has the strongest bite of all felids, capable of biting down with 1500 psi. This is twice the strength of a great white shark and the second strongest of all mammals after the hippopotamus

so your answer is Jaguar

Which big cat lives alone not in a large group?

Lions, alone, live and hunt in groups. All the other big cats are solitary and that would include tigers, jaguars, leopards, cheetahs, cougars, etc.

What wild cat lives in the UK?

The wild cats that can be found in Britain are not natives. These are commonly Panthers, Pumas or 'Black Cats'.

Can big cats fart?

Yes big cats can fart in fact any cat or animal can fart.