The North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a sand cat -- a small wild cat living in sandy and stony deserts.
Sand cats may be small but don’t let their petite size fool you. They weigh from four to eight pounds and measure, on average, 20 inches long. But they’re wild, fearless hunters that kill venomous snakes in the desert.
They’re also a rare sight to see because they live in harsh landscapes, are secretive in nature, and hunt at night.
Only 13 facilities affiliated with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) have sand cats.
The kitten, small enough to fit into a teacup, was born to mother Najma and father Cosmo. This is the first kitten for the pair.
Although sand cats are incredibly appealing with their big ears, big eyes and petite frame, ask any zookeeper who cares for them about their demeanor and you’ll hear: they are wild, ferocious animals that should never be kept as pets.
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