Sand Cat
| Latin Name: |
Felis margarita |
| Length: |
10-12 inches |
| Tail Length: |
16-22 inches |
| Weight: |
4-8 lbs |
| Description: |
The Sand Cat has sandy colored to light gray fur with distinct large wide set ears.
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| Distribution: |
Sahara Desert in northern Africa, Saudi Arabia, Caspian Sea area (Russia) and Pakistan
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| Population: |
(estimate) |
Sand Cat Information
The Sand Cat has dense fur on its paws to protect its feet from the extreme heat of its native area which ranges from the Sahara through the Middle East.
Sand Cat In The United States
