Sand cat

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity solitary
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation can survive without free water
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Sand_cat
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:earType large and pointed
gptkbp:family gptkb:lion
gptkbp:features fur on soles of feet
burrow dweller
can withstand extreme temperatures
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Victor_Loche
1858
gptkbp:furColor pale sandy to gray
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Felis
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 59–66 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:grass
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sand cat
gptkbp:IUCNStatus gptkb:Felis_margarita
gptkbp:length 39–52 cm (body)
gptkbp:lifespan 13 years (in captivity)
gptkbp:predators birds
reptiles
rodents
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:CITES_Appendix_II
gptkbp:reproduction 2–8 kittens per litter
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Felis_margarita
gptkbp:subspecies Felis margarita harrisoni
Felis margarita margarita
Felis margarita scheffeli
Felis margarita thinobia
gptkbp:tailLength 23–31 cm
gptkbp:threats gptkb:hunting
habitat degradation
pet trade
gptkbp:vocalization hissing
spitting
growling
barking
meowing
gptkbp:weight 1.5–3.4 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Al_Wabra_Wildlife_Preservation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6