CATS

Black-footed cat, why it is considered one of the world's deadliest felines

The black-footed cat is considered the smallest feline in Africa. Its scientific name is Felis nigripes and it is a carnivorous mammal.

Its body length can reach up to 52 centimetres while its tail is about half that length. Male specimens can weigh up to 2.5 kilograms while female specimens can weigh up to 1.5 kilograms. 

The black-footed cat is also known to be one of the world's deadliest pastor felines. Let's find out why.

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Africa's smallest feline
The black-footed cat is considered the smallest feline in Africa. Its scientific name is Felis nigripes and it is a carnivorous mammal.
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Body size and weight
The length of its body can reach up to 52 centimetres while its tail is about half that length. Male specimens can weigh up to 2.5 kilograms while female specimens weigh up to 1.5 kilograms.
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Why is it considered one of the deadliest felines
The black-footed cat is also known to be one of the world's deadliest pastor felines. This characteristic has been assigned to it since successful hunting occurs in 60% of the cases for this specimen.
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The color of the fur
The black-footed cat is so called because of the characteristic dark colour of its paws. Its fur, on the other hand, is tawny gold in colour with spots that can be black or brown. It feeds on rodents, birds and arthropods.
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Where to find it
The black-footed cat lives mainly in arid areas and is found in African countries such as Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
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