Sand cat
The sand cat (Felis margarita) is a carnivorous mammal native to Asia and Africa.
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. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Felis margarita
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Felidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Asia, Africa
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Length
- 51 cm
- Lifespan
- 13.9 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a sand cat eat?
The sand cat is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a sand cat?
The sand cat weighs around 3 kg and measures about 51 cm.
How long do sand cats live?
In the wild, the sand cat can live up to about 13.9 years.
Where do sand cats live?
Sand cats are found in Asia and Africa, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the sand cat endangered?
The sand cat is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.