Living BeingsCompare species
Blanford’s Fox
Vulpes cana
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Blanford’s Fox | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Large ears and a long, bushy tail accompany a small, lightly built body. | 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 | Rocky slopes, cliffs and canyons provide cover and movement routes. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Insects and fruits are important foods, with the exact combination depending on local resources. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | It commonly forages alone at night. The rough landscape provides sheltered resting places and access to dispersed foods. | 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, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, 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: Carnivora.
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