There are ten species of wild cat native to the continent of Africa. Some are well known whereas others are rarely seen and mysterious. Nearly all of the wild cats of Africa are endangered. This poster print features a fine art illustration of all these extant species of wild cat native to Africa. AFRICAN LEOPARD (Panthera pardus) AFRICAN GOLDEN CAT (Caracal aurata) AFRICAN LION (Panthera leo) AFRICAN WILDCAT (Felis lybica) BLACK-FOOTED CAT (Felis nigripes) CARACAL (Caracal caracal) CHEETAH (Acinonyx jubatus) JUNGLE CAT (Felis chaus) SAND CAT (Felis margarita) SERVAL (Leptailurus serval) All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall, who has been working in the field for over 20 years for such noted organizations as National Geographic, Scholastic Books, Sunset Magazine and World Wildlife Fund. The unframed print is 10" x 12" (25.4cm x 30.5cm) and printed on sturdy, water color block style paper. Print can be signed by the artist on request.

Cat of the Month ~ May 2015 Male Jungle Cat looking very dog like at Pont-Scorff Zoo (Nr Lorient, France) Photo: Pont-Scorff Zoo The Jungle Cat or ‘Felis Chaus’ of Asia is known as the ‘reed cat’ or ‘swamp cat’ in Africa. This is probably a more accurate name for this feline, as it rarely … Continue reading "Jungle Cat"

Africa's big cats are world-famous - but what about the continent's small cats? Learn all about forgotten felines like the serval and the caracal here.

Africa's big cats are world-famous - but what about the continent's small cats? Learn all about forgotten felines like the serval and the caracal here.

Get ready to say "aw" and "ah" simultaneously.

The African Wildcat (Felis lybica) is a species of wild cat that lives across the African continent. It is the ancestor of the domestic cat and was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in the Near East of Africa. The African wildcat occurs across Africa, around the periphery of the Arabian Peninsula, and in the Middle East as far eastward as the Caspian Sea. It inhabits a broad variety of habitats, especially in hilly and mountainous landscapes such as the Hoggar Mountains. In deserts such

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Curious about Africa's wild cats? Meet the 10 wild cats of Africa and learn about their habits and their unique ways of being a cat.

Africa's big cats are world-famous - but what about the continent's small cats? Learn all about forgotten felines like the serval and the caracal here.

Serval making a swipe

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Sand Cat

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