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Black-footed / Small-spotted Cat
Klein gekolde kat
Miershooptier
Schwarzfußkatze
Chat à pieds noir
Sebala-bolokwane
(Felis nigripes) |
Rarely seen and vulnerable, this is the smallest of the wild cats (about 1⁄2 the size of an African Wildcat).
Identifying features include:
- Size: only 20 cm high
- Weight: 2 kg
- Brightly reflective eyes seen low on the ground.
- A short tail, less than half of the body length
- Heavily spotted body, with black soles on the feet
- Usually solitary
Little is known about the cat's exact distribution but it is found mainly in the arid parts of South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
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Have you seen this cat?
Please let us know by recording the following:
- Date / Time
- Location: either GPS reading or nearest farm or town
- Habitat or situation: description or photo.
- Observer/s name and contact details.
- Please record road casualties too.
Report the information to:
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Beryl Wilson
Zoology Department, McGregor Museum
P.O.Box 316, Kimberley, 8300, RSA
f +27(0)53 8392727
h +27(0)53 8421433
berylwa@museumsnc.co.za
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