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Mammal Least Concern

African Wild Cat

Felis lybica

About African Wild Cat

Small wildcat; ancestor of domestic cats, seen in savanna edges.

Physical Characteristics

Striped coat, small body, short tail.

Habitat

Savanna and semi-desert.

Diet

Small rodents and birds.

Behavior

Nocturnal and solitary.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Night time.

Best Viewing Locations

Serengeti fringes.

Where to Find African Wild Cat

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi (near Morogoro), Tanzania, Morogoro

Accessible savanna park east of the Udzungwa mountains, good for short safaris.

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