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Sand cat in Karakum Desert

How do sand cats get water?

PoC avatarPosted on July 13, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 13, 2022

Simple: sand cats get sufficient water from their prey animals to survive without drinking free-standing water for most of the year. We should remind ourselves that the prey of the sand cat is made up of between 70%-80% water. Humans … continue reading…

Posted in Sand cat | Tagged cat behavior, desert cat, sand cat, sand cat anatomy, small wild cat species
Baby sand cat

Picture of a newborn baby sand cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 16, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 16, 2021

This is a photograph provided by KTVB-TV Boise of a newborn sand cat, born at Zoo Boise on April 4, 2021. They announced the birth of three male baby sand cats. The parents are Nala and Simba. They are the … continue reading…

Posted in Sand cat | Tagged Cat News, conservation, good cat news, sand cat, sand cat anatomy, small wild cat species, zoos
Serval cub with huge ears for sound hunting of rodents in long grass in Africa

Why can cats hear ultrasound?

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2019

Cats can hear ultrasound to enhance their ability to detect high-frequency sounds produced by rodents which communicate in the 20-50 kHz range (mouse squeaks). Small cats are therefore well-equipped to detect the sounds of their prey. Ultrasound is sound waves … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged african serval, cat anatomy, cat ears, cat senses, hearing, sand cat anatomy
Sand Kitten showing the very large ears

Why do sand cats have big ears?

PoC avatarPosted on November 27, 2016 by Michael BroadNovember 27, 2016

Big ears tell us that the sand cat relies heavily on sound, and possibly picking up vibrations in the ground, to detect prey. The sand cat has huge ears (the ear flaps or ear pinnae). This small wild cat also … continue reading…

Posted in Sand cat | Tagged cat anatomy, sand cat, sand cat anatomy

Why squirrels are more agile climbers than cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 25, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 25, 2015

The domestic cat is a very agile climber. All species of cat are to varying degrees very agile climbers and there are a number of species of wild cat who are tree dwelling and therefore they are even more adept … continue reading…

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat climbing, sand cat anatomy

The Adaptations Of The Only True Desert Cat

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2017

The sand cat is the only true desert living cat. The black-footed also lives in dry environments. The sand cat lives in areas of sandy desert. In these areas the temperatures reach extremes. For example in the Karakum Desert (Central … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Sand cat, Wild Cat Species | Tagged sand cat, sand cat anatomy | 7 Replies
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