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Species · Caracal
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
The African golden cat is an elusive forest cat, distinct from the Asian golden cat despite their similar common names. Understanding this …
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Species · Catopuma
Asian Golden Cat
Catopuma temminckii
The Asian golden cat is a medium-sized forest felid with variable coloration. Its name should not be taken to mean that every …
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Species · Catopuma
Bay Cat
Catopuma badia
The bay cat is a rarely observed forest cat of Borneo. Because information remains limited, confident claims about its population or detailed …
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Species · Felis
Black-footed Cat
Felis nigripes
The black-footed cat is a small southern African hunter of open, dry country. It is a separate species from the domestic cat …
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Species · Lynx
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
The bobcat is a short-tailed North American felid that uses many different environments. Its adaptability should not obscure its need for cover, …
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Species · Lynx
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
The Canada lynx is a northern forest cat with a close ecological connection to snowshoe hares. Changes in hare abundance can influence …