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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).
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.
Wildcat, (species Felis silvestris), a small wild member of the cat family (Felidae) native to Eurasia and Africa. There are some three to five subspecies. The name wildcat is also used as a general term for feral domestic cats and for any of the smaller wild species of the cat family.
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Dec 31, 2023 · North America is home to six species of wildcats that are considered native to the continent: bobcats, lynx, ocelots, cougars, jaguars, and jaguarundis. With more and more of their natural habitat disappearing, wildcats—as well as many other types of wildlife—are coming in closer contact with humans. In this article, you will learn all ...
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Jul 9, 2020 · Learn about the seven species of wild cats native to North America, including the bobcat, Canada lynx, puma, ocelot, jaguarundi, jaguar and margay. See photos, habitat, diet, conservation status and more for each cat.
May 1, 2024 · From the tiny Rusty-spotted cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, there are 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is as beautiful as it is unique.
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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.
