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African Wild Cat
Felis lybica
head and body 14 inches, tail 12 inches,
weight 10-18 pounds |
| Slightly larger than the domestic cat and more sturdily built, the
African Wild Cat is yellowish to gray-brown, and may have a pattern of
tabby markings, either pale or well-defined, depending on the subspecies.
Cats with dark markings are found in forest areas, paler markings in the
desert regions. |
| Habitat: All
types of country, high or low, open or wooded. |
| Habits: Primarily
nocturnal. Mostly terrestrial, but is a good climber. |
| Prey: Small
mammals, lizards, insects, birds. |
| Distribution: Africa,
West Eurasia. |
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