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Big cats may steal the show when it comes to African wildlife viewing, but African wild cats come in all shapes and sizes. Africa is actually home to ten unique species of wild cats that can be found right across the continent – in habitats ranging from savannas and jungles to wetlands and deserts. Despite their differences, all African wild ...
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1. African lion – Panthera leo The largest of our cat species and the second largest in the world, these iconic big catsare the apex predator in all of the African wilderness areas in which they occur. They are also the only true social cat species on the planet, and one of the most sought-after species on any African safari. In 2014, the IUCN asse...
4. Serval – Leptailurus serval The serval is the only member of its genus and bears only a passing resemblance to a cheetah, despite regularly being mistaken for one thanks to their spotted coat and similar colouration. They are far smaller than cheetahs – weighing at most 18kg (large cheetah have been recorded weighing over 70kg). Their legs are v...
7. Jungle Cat – Felis chaus Also known as the “swamp” or “reed” cat, this small felid is widespread throughout much of the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia but in Africa is found only in wetter regions of Egypt (mainly along the Nile Delta). This wetland dwelling cat prefers dense ground cover and hunts small rodents and birds. It is listed as...
- Lion. Panthera leo. Vulnerable (VU) Panthera leo leo - Central and West Africa and India. Panthera leo melanochaita - Southern and Eastern Africa.
- Leopard. Panthera pardus. Vulnerable (VU) Panthera pardus pardus - Africa. Panthera pardus tulliana - South West Asia. Panthera pardus fusca - India. Panthera pardus kotiya - Sri Lanka.
- Cheetah. Acinonyx jubatus. Vulnerable (VU) Acinonyx jubatus jubatus - Southern and Eastern Africa. Acinonyx jubatus hecki - West and North Africa. Acinonyx jubatus soemmerringi - North East Africa.
- Caracal. Caracal caracal. Least Concern (LC) Caracal caracal caracal - Southern and East Africa. Caracal caracal nubicus - North and West Africa. Caracal caracal schmitzi - Middle East to India.
Sep 14, 2022 · Whether you have homework to do, are homeschooling your kids, or are curious about African cat species, you’ll find a bunch of information about these beautiful felines. In today’s article, we’ll talk about all African wild cats, from the tiny black-footed cat to the massive lion. Let’s get to it! What Is a Wild Cat?
The African wildcat ( Felis lybica) is a small wildcat species with sandy grey fur, pale vertical stripes on the sides and around the face. It is native to Africa, West and Central Asia, and is distributed to Rajasthan in India and Xinjiang in China.
Did you know there are ten species of African cats? The three big cats everyone knows as well as seven smaller wild cats. Here is the list »
Feb 24, 2021 · This genus of small and medium-sized cats encompasses several different species and subspecies including domestic cats ( F. catus ), the jungle cat ( F. chaus ), the black-footed cat ( F. nigripes ), the sand cat ( F. margarita) and the African wildcat ( F. lybica ).
