African cats are native to the African continent. They inhabit the vast lands of Africa and continue to live to maintain the balance of the ecosystem there.
Unlike other breeds, these cats tend to still have strong hunting instincts and are not recommended to be kept close. There must be a separate cage that separates humans and the cat.
Because the wild nature of this cat is still quite strong, the potential to attack humans is also still quite high.
African Caracal Cat
Caracal cats can actually be found on 2 continents, Asia (West & South) and Africa. The word Caracal itself comes from the Turkish “karakulak” which means black ears.
Because indeed if we look in detail, the ears of the African Caracal Cat are indeed black on the back.
Caracal cats are among the types that have slender but muscular bodies. Then on the legs, it looks long like a cat in general.
Then regarding its weight, the male cat weighs about 13Kg – 18 Kg, while the female weighs about 11Kg.
African Cat Species
The vast continent of Africa has become home to wildlife including cats. There are many types of cats on the African continent.
So here are the types of African cats that are often pet by humans:
1. Serval cat
Serval cats are one of the cat breeds originating from the African continent. It is known as a cat that has black spots on its body. So it looks a little like a leopard.
Serval’s head size is quite small, but it has large ears and long legs. For cat lovers, Serval is also known for its extraordinary sense of hearing and unmatched hunting ability.
Then about the body, this cat has a leg length of about 59 – 92 cm with an average Serval weight of about 7 – 12 kg for females, and 9 – 18 kg for males.
In daily activities, this cat is a Nocturnal animal that does a lot of activities at night.
2. Sand Cat
Sand Cat as the name suggests, this cat does live around the African desert. With such a living environment, Sand Cat is known as a breed of cat with strong endurance, because it can survive in temperatures ranging from – 5 to 52 degrees Celsius.
Thanks to such abilities, Sand Cat is known to be tough in its environment. Even though his body is small, his bite is among the strongest among other breeds.
Even many Youtube videos are shown how ferocious the Sand Cat is. In its environment, it can hunt viper-class snakes, and it only takes a few scratches and bites to kill it.
If you decide to get one, be extra careful. You shouldn’t get too close to it until it is completely tame.
3. African Golden Cat
The African Golden Cat has another name, Caracal Aurata. This species is a close relative of the Caracal and Serval.
This African cat can be found in the West and Central Africa Region, but now the number has decreased and is included in endangered animals due to poaching.
Like its close relatives, this African cat has a body size of about 61 to 101 cm (24 to 40 inches) with a long tail that reaches 16 to 46 cm (6.3 to 18.1 inches).
But unfortunately, not much is known about this breed. Because the African Golden Cat is a classified animal.
4. Black-Footed Cat
Black Footed Cat is a typical African cat that is now also included in the list of endangered animals due to human hunting and so on.
This cat is very unique because it has an average weight of only 2Kg and is named the smallest cat from the African continent.
But despite its small size, it is instead referred to as the most expert cat in hunting compared to other species.
With these features, this cat is indeed quite difficult to find in the animal market. Moreover, it is now endangered. So you should not decide to buy this animal.
Let them live in their free environment in Africa.
