| Black-footed Cat Felis nigripes |
Size: females 0.8-1.6 kg (1.8-3.5 lbs) males 1.6-2.1 kg (3.5-4.6 lbs).
Habitat: Arid habitats with widely-spaced shrubs and trees.
Primary prey: small mammals and birds.
Conservation Status: Endangered.
Principal threats: Victim of indiscriminate poisoning or trapping set for other species thought to harm wildlife such as jackals; habitat destruction.
Distribution: Black-footed cats are only found in the southern tip of Africa.
Notable Features: This is the smallest of the wild cat species. They live in desert habitats and appear to be capable of getting all the water they need from their prey. They are nocturnal, spending their days resting in abandoned burrows or rocky crevices.
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