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Sand Cat
Felis margarita
head and body 20 inches, tail 12 inches,
weight 5-6 pounds |
| A small cat with short limbs and a broad head adorned with low-set
ears and full cheeks. The coat is a sandy color, slightly darker towards
the spine and lighter on the belly. Pale tabby markings are on the legs
and along the flanks. The tail is ringed with a black tip. The feet have
dense mats of hair hiding the pads, to protect them from the burning sand. |
| Habitat: Arid,
sandy regions, including sand dunes covered with desert plants. |
| Habits: Primarily
nocturnal, but also active at twilight. Terrestrial. |
| Prey: Jerboas,
other small rodents, and small reptiles. |
| Distribution: North
Africa and Southwest Asia. |
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