Sand Cat (Felis margarita harrisoni)

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These tiny (3-11 pound) cats live in sandy and stony deserts in northern Africa and the Middle East. They can live far from water sources by utilizing moisture from their prey (rodents, snakes, etc). They are a pale yellow color with a ringed tail. The sand catŐs ears are large and set widely apart and low on the sides of the head. They are nocturnal in their native habitat.

NOTE to visitors: our Sand Cats are not on public display. They are in a quiet part of the compound as they do not like to be disturbed during the day.

Sand Cats at EFBC/FCC

  • Shah
    		•  shah Male, born 04-01-2001, arrived here from SOS Care in Escondido on 17 March 2002. Visiting the Living Desert Zoo we learned that sand cats like milk crates as swings so we made them for our cats, and Shah loves his! More Photos
  • Tuku
    		•  tuku Male, born 08-06-2000, arrived here from SOS Care in Escondido on 17 March 2002. More Photos
  • Windie
    		•  windie Female, born 03-18-1994, arrived here from SOS Care in Escondido on 17 March 2002. More Photos

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