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Black-Footed Cat
Felis nigripes
head and body 14-18 inches, tail 6-7
inches, weight 4 pounds |
| The smallest of all African Cats, possibly the smallest wild cat in
the world, the Black-footed Cat is a sandy, ochre color, slightly darker
on the back and lighter on the belly. Dark brown or black spots are streaked
on the cheeks, throat, chest and belly, and there are bars of dark color
on the forelegs and haunches. The backs of the rounded ears are dark brown
and the feet have black soles. |
| Habitat: Dry
sandy plains to grassy savannahs. |
| Habits: Primarily
nocturnal, but also hunts at dawn or twilight. Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Ground
squirrels, small rodents, birds, and reptiles. |
| Distribution: South
Africa. |
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