The sand cat is equipped for desert life. Large ears radiate heat. Covered with hair, its footpads are insulated from the hot sand. During extreme heat, the sand cat cools off in a burrow. The sand cat does not need to drink often as it gets enough moisture from its prey.
Sand Cat
Felis margarita
Fact File
Where to see them: Night Hunters
Length: 1.3 to 1.9 ft
Height: Up to 1 ft
Weight: 4.4 to 5.5 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 15 yrs
Habitat: Desert
Diet: Small rodents, lizards and insects
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Lower risk/near threatened )Video
Desert Cat:Fur on the sand cat's paws protects them from the heat of desert sand.
