Sand Cat Endangered Facts

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Sand Cat Endangered Facts. Desertification, loss of vegetation and habitat degradation along with persecution in retaliation for killing chicks have put them at risk. However, that doesn't mean the species' threats.

Baby sand cat Sand cat, Small wild cats, Zooborns
Baby sand cat Sand cat, Small wild cats, Zooborns

Unfortunately, exotic cats are illegal in most states. It has large ears and a broad head, and a reddish streak that runs from its eyes across its cheeks. More than 4 in 10 cats bred in captivity die at a young age.

Unfortunately, exotic cats are illegal in most states.

The visible part of the cat’s ear is extremely large, which helps protect the ear from the sand. This cute cat is endangered because of illegal pet trade and being shot for a sport. The sand cat is near threatened because of its fragmented population which has indicated a declining trend. The sand cat is the only wild cat that is not threatened with loss of habitat since it is found in the desert.