Sand Cat Facts Interesting
They easily adapt to the cold and hot desert environment because of the thick fur on their feet.
Sand cat facts interesting. The sand cat is a wonderful hunter and the paw pads densely covered with fur leave little or no marks on the surface of the sand. Sand cats have been observed at night to close their eyes when humans approach so that it is difficult to spot them because they blend into the environment. Sand cats are exceptional diggers.
Sand cats like their food. Sand cats footprints dont remain in the sand due to their furry paws. They are found in very arid habitats with little to no vegetation.
Sand Cats weigh in at 4-8 pounds and reach lengths of 29-36 inches and heights of 10-12 inches. The sand cats fur is the color of pale sand as their name suggests and they are a small stocky cat with short legs. It has large ears and a broad head and a reddish streak that runs from its eyes across its cheeks.
Tail is usually 9 to 12 inches long. Sand cats leave almost no footprint as they walk across the sand. Its 57 cm short ears are set low on the sides of the head aiding detection of prey moving.
Unlike the jungle cat which enjoys living by the water our small friend from desert lives far away from water sources. Additionally the fur most commonly appears without spots or stripes. Conditions are extreme in the desert and temperatures can reach 124º F during the day and 31º F at night.
Arabian Sand Cat Physical Description. Ears are black on the tops. Various species prey on sand cats including.