Living BeingsCompare species
Jungle Cat
Felis chaus
African Baobab
Adansonia digitata
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Jungle Cat | African Baobab |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A relatively plain coat, long legs and modest ear tufts distinguish its overall shape. | Thick, fibrous bark surrounds a broad trunk. Each compound leaf has several leaflets radiating from a central point. |
| Habitat and range | River margins, reed beds, scrub and other densely covered places provide shelter; suitable habitat can occur in otherwise dry regions. | A terrestrial tree of tropical Africa, it is adapted to seasonally dry conditions and is also planted in gardens and settlements. |
| Diet and nutrition | Small vertebrates, particularly rodents, are important prey. Other available animals can supplement the diet. | Leaves produce sugars through photosynthesis. Water and mineral nutrients are taken up through the roots. |
| Behavior and activity | Adults are usually solitary outside breeding. Activity is often concentrated in quieter hours but is not restricted exclusively to nighttime. | Data unavailable |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Data unavailable | Large, hanging white flowers develop into capsules containing seeds embedded in pale, powdery pulp. New trees can be grown from seed. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan?. | Native to Africa and cultivated elsewhere. The accompanying photograph shows a planted specimen in Madagascar; that location should not be confused with the native range of every baobab species. |
| Ecological role | Data unavailable | Its flowers, fruit and extensive woody structure provide biological resources. The familiar name baobab also applies to other species, which should not be confused with this one. |
| Distinctive adaptations | Data unavailable | A substantial trunk and drought-resistant growth form help distinguish this tree from many humid-forest trees. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Eukaryota.