Mammal

Felis lybica Facts

Mammal

The African wildcat (Felis lybica) is a small wildcat species with sandy grey fur, pale vertical stripes on the sides and around the face. It is native to Africa, West and Central Asia, and is distributed to Rajasthan in India and Xinjiang in China.

Diet: African wildcats are active mainly by night and search for prey.

Classification

Family: Felidae. Order: Carnivora.

Felis lybica Conservation Status

Felis lybica is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Fun facts

In the daytime it usually hides in the bushes, although it is sometimes active on dark, cloudy days.
They hunt primarily mice, rats, birds, reptiles, and insects.
When confronted, the African wildcat raises its hair to make itself seem larger in order to intimidate its opponent.

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