Among the smallest cats in the world, there is a cat that looks super cute and is simply an expert in selling cuteness. It is the black-footed cat. It is mainly distributed in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola and other countries in Africa. It is relatively timid and not suitable for human feeding.

The name of black-footed cats (scientific name: Felis nigripes) comes from the black marks on the soles of their feet. Black-footed cats weigh an average of 1.6 kilograms. Their coat color is cinnamon to brown or nearly white, with black spots and black shoulders. Markings, legs and tail have black rings. Black-footed cats are nocturnal and one of the smallest species of wild cats, but they can attack lambs four times their size.

Black-footed cats weigh an average of 1.6 kilograms and are one of the smallest cats. Female cats weigh an average of 1.3 kg. Male cats are 31% larger than females, weighing 1.9 kg, with a body length of 36 to 52 cm, a tail length of 13 to 20 cm, and a shoulder height of 25 cm. Its head is large relative to its body.

The coat of the black-footed cat is soft and dense, ranging in color from light tea gold to reddish brown. The coat is also decorated with dark brown to black strips or dots, while the chin, chest, abdomen and inside of the limbs are light. Colorful. Its tail is somewhat similar to a tabby domestic cat with black stripes surrounding it, and the tip of its tail is also black. What needs to be pointed out in particular is that its flesh pads are not only black, but also covered with long black hairs to prevent them from being burned when walking on the hot sand. Of course, its English scientific name is based on this distinctive black-haired foot. Come.

The black-footed cat is endemic to southern Africa, living only in open short grass habitats, dry savannas, shrublands and semi-deserts. It does not need drinking water, but it cannot survive in the open terrain and extremely arid depths of the desert.