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The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat ( Felis silvestris) and the African wildcat ( F. lybica ). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the African wildcat inhabits semi- arid landscapes and steppes in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia ...
European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) with killed prey (a rabbit). The European wildcat is a solitary, nocturnal animal that preys on birds and small mammals. It breeds once yearly (in spring) in continental Europe and twice (sometimes three times) yearly in Scotland. A litter consists of three to six kittens; the gestation period is ...
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Learn about the wildcat, a species complex of two small wild cat species: the European and the African wildcat. Find out how they look, where they live, what they eat, how they mate, and how they are related to domestic cats.
- Borneo Bay Cat (Catopuma badia) IUCN Status: Endangered. The endangered Borneo Bay cat is the holy grail of the wild cat world. It occurs only on the island of Borneo and it is as mysterious to science as it was first described in 1874.
- Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii) IUCN Status: Near Threatened. Another rarely seen cat, the Asiatic Golden cat has a wide, but patchy distribution from India to Malaysia.
- Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) IUCN Status: Near Threatened. The marbled cat is one of the most good-looking small cats, with its exceptionally long tail and beautifully patterned coat.
- Serval (Leptailurus serval) IUCN Status: Least Concern. Serval is an unusual-looking cat with very long legs, large ears and a short tail. All these adaptations are necessary for locating prey in the tall grass where it lives.
The European wildcat ( Felis silvestris) is a small wildcat species native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. It inhabits forests from the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Central and Eastern Europe to the Caucasus. Its fur is brownish to grey with stripes on the forehead and on the sides and has a bushy tail with a black tip.
The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat and the African wildcat. The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the African wildcat inhabits semi-arid landscapes and steppes in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, into western India and western China.
Jun 24, 2014 · Learn about the diversity and adaptations of small wild cats, from the newly discovered leopardus guttulus to the endangered bay cat. Discover how these felids hunt, mimic, and survive in different habitats around the world.
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