Animal Locations
Sand Cat
Did you know?
Sand cats have fur on the bottom of their feet to protect them from hot sand and rock!
Sponsors
February 2020 : Kathy & Dave Sullivan
March 2020 : Nanette Shupala; Nick & Anush Bruno; The Gates Family; Paige Herzing; Edward, Emily Beth & Alexander Southworth
April 2020 : Jason & Jennifer Roeback; Edward Blenner; Heidi & Joanne Hosey-McGurk; The Hetrick Family
May 2020 : Abby Cochran
December 2020 : Andrew & Barbara Watters
February 2021 : Nanette Shupala
March 2021 : The Gates Family
March 2020 : Nanette Shupala; Nick & Anush Bruno; The Gates Family; Paige Herzing; Edward, Emily Beth & Alexander Southworth
April 2020 : Jason & Jennifer Roeback; Edward Blenner; Heidi & Joanne Hosey-McGurk; The Hetrick Family
May 2020 : Abby Cochran
December 2020 : Andrew & Barbara Watters
February 2021 : Nanette Shupala
March 2021 : The Gates Family
Habitat
Deserts of northern Africa and southwest and central Asia
Size
16-22 inches long plus tail
Weight
4-6 pounds
Lifespan
Approximately 8 years
Diet
Small rodents
Reproduction
2-4 kittens are born after a 2 month gestation.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats
Habitat loss and degradation, disease, less prey