Physical description of Oncillas At just 3 kg, the oncilla is a relatively small cat, and females are generally smaller. Their thick fur is light brown with a rosette pattern in a darker brown or even black. While lots of cats lose the rosettes on the underside, the...
Physical description of Servals The adult serval is very agile with long legs and large ears. In fact, the ears are the largest of any cat, relative to its size. These are used for detecting prey hiding in the grasses and reeds which make up its primary habitat. The...
Physical description of Cheetahs Cheetahs are lean, mean hunting machines, and this is clearly visible in their physical stature. They are slim, long-legged, with relatively small streamlined heads. In proportion to their height, they are fairly lightweight in...
Physical description of Caracals Depending on the individual, a caracal has rusty red or golden brown fur with a white belly. Eyes are marked out in black, as are the whisker areas and the edges of the nose. The caracal has tufted ears, similar to a lynx’s, but...
Physical description of Wildcats Weighing in at 2-5 kg, there is a difference between the sexes but not between the subspecies. This applies to length as well, with the cats coming in at just over half a meter in length. The Asiatic wildcat is, on average, a bit...
