1. The sand cat
Endangered species

2. Habitat
Sahara Desert
Arabian Desert
Turkestan
Iran
Pakistan

3. Diet
Rodents
Birds
Reptiles
Hares
Insects

4. ________
Snakes
Wild dogs
Birds of prey
Humans

5. Cat Facts 3-8 lbs Nocturnal Good diggers
Dense fur on feet to protect from hot sand
Lives up to 13 years in captivity
Able to survive with little to no water
Hard to track
Nocturnal
Mating call sounds like a barking dog
Considered a sacred animal
Smallest wild cat
Foot coverings let them walk on sand without leaving footprints
116 left, including 36 in US

6. Endangered
The sand cat is the only wild cat who's habitat is not threatened. They are threatened by hunters and collection for the pet trade. The sand cats are disappearing at an alarming rate, and since most people don’t know what sand cats are, they don’t know how to help them. You can help protect the Sand Cat by doing something as simple as signing up to the Big cat Rescue organization and spreading the word about this endangered species.