Black-footed cat - Wikipedia
WEBThe black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35–52 cm (14–20 in). Despite its name, only the soles of its feet are black or dark brown.
Meet the Deadliest Cat on the Planet - YouTube
WEBOct 25, 2018 · Meet the Deadliest Cat on the Planet. Black-footed cats are the deadliest of the entire cat family - with a 60 percent hunting success rate. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed!...
Black-Footed Cat - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is the smallest wild cat in Africa. The first black-footed cat known to science was discovered in the northern Karoo of South Africa and described in 1824. This rare and secretive cat usually rests in burrows during the day and hunts at night.
Deadlier than Lions: Meet the Pocket-Sized Cat with a 60% Kill Rate
WEB2 days ago · What makes the black-footed cat truly remarkable is its exceptional hunting ability. These cats have an astonishing 60% success rate when hunting, which is about three times higher than that of lions (20-25% success rate). In a single night, a black-footed cat can kill between 10-14 prey animals, averaging a kill about every 50 minutes.
Black-footed Cat - International Society for Endangered Cats …
WEBThe Black-footed Cat Felis nigripes is Africa’s smallest felid, and among the smallest wild cat species in the world. The soft, dense coat ranges from dark to pale tawny gold, with a bold pattern of rounded dark brown to black spots which sometimes merge into …
9 Fascinating facts about black-footed cats - Africa Geographic
WEBMay 14, 2018 · The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) might weigh as much as a lion’s paw, but it is as vicious as the rest of the wild cat family. Here are 9 facts about the black-footed cat, also known as the small-spotted cat, that you need to know:
Black Footed Cat - Feline Conservation Foundation
WEBThe black-footed cat is one of the world’s smallest wild feline species. They weigh from 2 to 4 pounds. The body length is approximately 19-24 inches and the shoulder height is around 9 inches. The coat is tan to reddish brown, strikingly covered with dark spots, and the legs have wide dark stripes. As the name suggests, the bottom of the ...
Black-footed Cat Facts | the Black-footed Cat Working Group
WEBThe black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is Africa’s smallest wild cat species. It weighs only about one-third of the average housecat. It is found only in southern Africa in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa and prefers dry, short-grass habitat.
ADW: Felis nigripes: INFORMATION
WEBBlack-footed cats are the smallest of African Felis species. The body is covered with light brown hair with black to dark brown spots covering the back, sides, and stomach. Dark brown stripes similar to the spots appear on the cheeks, front legs, haunches, and tail.
Black-footed Cat - Felidae Conservation Fund
WEBThe black-footed cat is a terrestrial hunter preying on rodents (gerbils, mice, and shrews) as well as on small birds. Although this cat is not an adept climber, it is a diligent and skillful digger and is well adapted to its environment.
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