Sand Cat

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Desert Cat:Fur on the sand cat’s paws protects them from the heat of desert sand.

Latin name: Felis margarita Where: Night Hunters Length: 1.3 to 1.9 ft Height: Up to 1 ft Weight: 4.4 to 5.5 lbs Lifespan: 9 yrs Habitat: Desert Diet: Small rodents, lizards and insects Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Lower risk/near threatened ) Range: North Africa and southwest Asia

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