Sand Cat Common Name: Sand CatKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Felinae (Felis)Species: margaritaMisc: This is one of the more difficult cats to study in the wild. Their foot coverings allow them to walk on sand without sinking, leaving their footprints nearly invisible. They have learned to crouch down and shut their eyes…
Genie Female Sand Cat 7/27/00 – 12/8/2015 Arrived at Big Cat Rescue 10/23/00 Pat Quillen of S.O.S. Care sent five Sand Cats to Big Cat Rescue on October 23, 2000. They were born to Pebbles and Papoose who were the offspring of wild caught Sand Cats sent here during Desert Storm for their protection. Most…
CANYON Male Sand Cat DOB 7/27/00 Arrived at Big Cat Rescue 10/23/00 DOD 12/5/14 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved sandcat Canyon has died. On December 5th, volunteers reported that he seemed to be having a seizure. Jamie and Carole were immediately called to the scene where…
El Gato de las arenas Este es uno de los gatos más difíciles de estudiar en la naturaleza. Sus patas les permiten caminar sobre la arena sin hundirse, dejando sus huellas casi invisibles. Ellos han aprendido a agacharse y cerrar sus ojos cuando se proyecta una luz sobre ellos, lo que impide que haya una reflexión…