The Black-footed Cat is the second smallest cat species in the world, weighing a maximum of only 2.2kgs.
NAME
The Black-footed Cat is named after the black undersides of its feet. It is also called the Small Spotted cat after its tiny size and the spots on its coat. In Afrikaans (South Africa) it is called a miershooptier, which means "Anthill Tiger", as it often makes its den in abandoned termite mounds.
IDENTIFICATION
The Black-footed Cat is very small, covered with small dark spots and has a short face similar to domestic cats. More...
