Living BeingsCompare species
Iberian Lynx
Lynx pardinus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Iberian Lynx | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A spotted coat, ear tufts, facial ruff and short tail are characteristic. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Mediterranean scrub mosaics combine sheltered resting places with more open feeding grounds for rabbits. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | European rabbits are the central prey. Changes in their availability can have major consequences for lynx reproduction and persistence. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | It usually hunts alone and uses cover when stalking. Its activity is closely tied to the availability and activity of prey. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Portugal, Spain. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Felinae.
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