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
July 2025: Nettie Austin
December 2025: The Duda Family
January 2026: Kate Nash
December 2025: The Duda Family
January 2026: Kate Nash
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