Sand Cat Facts Sheet

Reddish line runs from the corner of the eyes down to the cheeks.

Sand cat facts sheet. This cute little wild cat can live without water sprint on the sand and trace the prey underground. It has a dense soft fur that is a pale sand or gray color above and paler underneath. Female sand cats typically weigh anywhere from 3 to 7 pounds whereas males can be anywhere from 45 to 75 pounds.

Close product quick view. This cat is the only kind that lives mainly in desert environments as its native to the unforgiving deserts of Southwest Asia and Africa. It has a stocky build with short legs.

Sand Cat Distribution in Africa. White sand made from Gypsum is an incredibly rare type of sand that was created over 280 million years ago. This endangered breed is found in the Sahara desert of North Africa Middle Eastern countries and even in Central Asia.

Coat patterns vary markedly in this species with some having numerous spots and stripes and others having none. It stands 2436 cm 94142 in at the shoulder and weighs 1534 kg 3375 lb. Tail is usually 9 to 12 inches long.

The sand cat is the smallest breed of wild cat weighing less than most house cats. Sand cat is beige light brown or grey in color. Legs are covered with black stripes.

These legs features two black stripes at the top. The Sand Cat Felis margarita is one of the few wild cat species occurring in very dry desert habitat. It is used as a fertilizer and is the main component in creating drywall plaster blackboard and chalk.