What is arabian wild cats?

Arabian wild cats, also known as Felis silvestris gordoni, are a subspecies of wild cat that are native to the Arabian Peninsula. They are small to medium-sized cats, with a body length of around 47-60 cm (18-24 inches), and a weight of 2-5 kg (4.4-11 pounds).

Their fur is a sandy, grayish-brown color with black spots and stripes on their legs, tail, and face. They have long, pointed ears with tufts of hair on the tips and a short, stubby tail.

Arabian wild cats are mainly nocturnal and solitary, and they are highly adaptable to their desert habitat. They can survive without water for long periods of time by getting moisture from their prey. They hunt small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects, and they are known to climb trees to catch birds.

Arabian wild cats are classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They face threats from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and hybridization with domestic cats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitat and prevent the interbreeding of wild cats with domestic cats.