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Panthera pardus
One of the 14 cats on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Felis nigripes
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The black-footed cat is a species of wild cat, sturdy in build and with spotted fur. Its name comes from the colour of the soles of its feet, which are covered in black hairs that protect it from the heat of the desert. Weighing between 1.5 and 2.75 kg, it is one of the smallest cats in the world and the smallest in Africa.
Weight
1 kg – 2.5 kg
Size
36 cm – 52 cm
Life expectancy
13 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Felis nigripes
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Black-footed Cat — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The black-footed cat is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 7 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about black-footed cat.
