Sand Cat Habitat Needs

The main factor to the increased extinction is habitat destruction due to industrialization Townsend et al.

Sand cat habitat needs. Sand cat is the only species of cat that inhabits deserts exclusively. 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. Its 57 cm short ears are set low on the sides of the head aiding detection of prey moving underground.

They are found in very arid habitats with little to no vegetation. 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. This is about education and training.

It prefers areas of sparse vegetation mixed with sandy and rocky areas which supports rodent and small bird prey. The sand cat is the only felid found primarily in true deserts. Sand cats live in sandy and stony deserts such as Sahara Arabian desert and deserts in Pakistan and Iran.

If it gets too hot outside the sand cat will retreat to burrows. Prey provide the sand cat with the fluids they need to live in places where there is little water. And in parts of central Asia.

With its sandy to light grey fur it is well camouflaged in a desert environment. Their prey provides most of the fluids they need to survive in arid habitat. Masters of evasion with coats the same color as the desert sands.

It can be found at syr darya river and kyzylkum desert etc. 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. Sand cats have a long history of living in North American zoos but have been poorly managed.