Why Are Sand Cats Endangered Animals

The smallest of all wild cats living in sandy and stony deserts far from water sources.

Why are sand cats endangered animals. The species went extinct in Israel due to habitat destruction following the territorial exchange between Israel and Jordan in 1994 but a litter of four sand cat kittens was recently born at the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv. Today we are going to know about the cutest endangered cat Anyone who sees her goes after her in loveThe sand cat is not extinct. They are very sensitive animals and do not do well in facilities not equipped for their needs.

I think that it is really sad that wars not only hurt humans but they also hurt the environment. The study animal was a single captive born adult sand cat male in Parken Zoo in Eskilstuna Sweden. Because sand cats are threatened animals taken illegally for the pet trade can seriously damage wild populations.

Sand cat is beige light brown or grey in color. Tail is usually 9 to 12 inches long. Sand Cats are endangered because of Poachers.

One reason is for their fur. The International Species Information Service lists 116 worldwide with 36 being in the US Principal Threats. Now they are launching the first-ever study on the ecology and behaviour of the Sand Cat in Morocco.

They are very sensitive animals and do not do well in facilities not equipped for their needs. The sand cat is one of many endangered species that are being breed in captivity. Cats in captivity are not a solution to the extinction of wild cat species in the wild.

Legs are covered with black stripes. Sand cats are threatened by habitat loss hunting and collection for the pet trade. Superbly adapted to life in the desert they can live without water run on shifting sand and detect prey underground.