Living BeingsCompare species
Pallas’s Cat
Otocolobus manul
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Pallas’s Cat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Long fur, rounded ears set low on the head and a broad-looking face 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 | Steppe, rocky slopes and other cold, relatively open habitats provide cover and prey. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Pikas and small rodents are especially important foods. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Individuals are generally solitary and make use of sheltered places among rocks or existing cavities. Activity often centers on the periods when their prey is accessible. | 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 Afghanistan, Armenia, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan?, Tajikistan?, Uzbekistan?. | 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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