FYI: 8 Endangered Cats

1. Ppallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul) called "Manul". Only the size of a domestic cat, but seems more severe because of the dense fur. Pallas's Cat is different from other cats in that it has big eyes and teeth and the gap a little more, giving the appearance of the face is relatively flat.

These cats ranged from Eastern Europe to Siberia, to explore a higher altitude than the Middle East and Asia. These cats are considered the oldest cat species, which evolved about 12 million years ago. Although they are rarely found, you are probably familiar with this cat because of their popular images on a poster


2. Andean Mountain Cat (Leopardus jacobita) are very rarely seen, limited habitat in the mountains of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile at an altitude above the tree line.Total population estimated at only around 2500.

This cat is growing almost as big as a house cat, with long thick tail that could provide a useful counterweight to maneuver around the mountain.



3. Margay (Leopardus wiedii) resemble domestic cats, but smaller than a house cat. Margay also have relatively longer legs than a house cat and is an excellent tree climber. These cats are spread across the region stretching from Mexico down through Brazil.

The species is in danger and is rarely seen, because only hunt at night and remain hidden in the rainforest.



4. Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) lives in asia south and Southeast Asia,where they preferred to live near water which is better for fishing, of course. They were the first swimmer from the cat family.

This cat is listed as endangered because their habitat is being destroyed as a wetland drained for human use.


5. Serval (Leptailurus serval) is one type of African wild cats which are believed to be a long-legged ancient ancestors of lions and cheetahs. These cats inhabit savannas of Africa.These cats has a small head and long legs are very efficient to catch prey. They are also very intelligent. Serval is a wild cats are most often kept as house pets.

6. Caracal has a typical appearance of North America, this cat is growing well, and living in Africa and Asia. This cat grows about three feet long.Caracal prefer to live in mountain or desert areas, and can survive without water longer than other cats. Although they are rarely seen, there are a lot of caracal in the wild, and sometimes taken as pets.

7. African Golden Cat (Profelis aurata) is not always golden. In fact, the color varies greatly between individuals, ranging from reddish gold to dark gray with a special mark on several cats and a lighter chest. These cats also can change color during their life cycle. A Golden Cat native living in the equatorial African rain forest.

These cats are rarely seen, grows 30-32 inches long and weighing up to 40 pounds. Golden Cats are classified as near threatened with extinction

8. Sand cat (Felis margarita) lives in the deserts of Africa, Arabian Peninsula, and West Asia. same size as the domestic cat, but with a thicker fur.Sand cats have a broad head and their hair grows in between the legs, the excess is often found in cats Arctic. The goal is to adapt the foot to the environment.

These cats are listed as endangered animals, their hunting are banned in many countries.