Sand Cat Habitat Needs

It is essential that you work with the local people to make them more aware of the asset the sand cat that they have on their doorstep and to protect it.

Sand cat habitat needs. In Turkmenistan the sand cat was described as most abundant amongst extensive stabilized sand dunes and heavier clay soil habitats. Prey provide the sand cat with the fluids they need to live in places where there is little water. Prey capture is facilitated by the sand cats highly sensitive ears which are large and triangular and capable of detecting noises from animals both above and below the surface of the sand.

And in parts of central Asia. They inhabit dry plains and rocky valleys where surface temperatures can reach 124 degrees Fahrenheit during the daytime dropping to as low as 31 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Its 57 cm short ears are set low on the sides of the head aiding detection of prey moving underground.

The sand cat is the only felid found primarily in true deserts. Two populations exist one that is hybridized and another derived from an Israeli population. The TAG recommends an SSP with a target population of 80 individuals all to consist of F.

The sand cat is one of many endangered species that are being breed in captivity. When temps become too extreme the sand cat will retreat to cooler burrows. These felines also prefer a very dry arid habitat with little vegetation as well as flat or rolling terrains.

They are found near the patches of sparse vegetation that can support their prey species and the cats have special adaptations to survive in the extreme desert conditions. It prefers areas of sparse vegetation mixed with sandy and rocky areas which supports rodent and small bird prey. Sand cats have a long history of living in North American zoos but have been poorly managed.

2003 and this factor continues to. Conditions are extreme in the desert and temperatures can reach 124º F during the day and 31º F at night. Their prey provides most of the fluids they need to survive in arid habitat.