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The Sardinian wildcat (or, less commonly, the Sardinian lynx) is an isolated population of feral cats (Felis catus) on the island of Sardinia, introduced during the Roman Empire. [1] It has historically been misidentified as a species of lynx or a subspecies of wildcat. Under the name Felis lybica sarda, it is locally protected as a rare species.
The wild cat in Sardinia and Corsica was long considered to be an African wildcat subspecies with the scientific name Felis lybica sarda. [25] Results of zooarchaeological research indicate that it descended from domestic cats that were introduced probably at the beginning of the first millennium and originated in the Near East .
The caracal (Caracal caracal) (/ ˈ k ær ə k æ l /) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and arid areas of Pakistan and northwestern India. It is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, relatively short tail, and long canine teeth.
The European wildcat is the smallest of Europe’s cats and is a subspecies of the African wildcat, which is thought to be the ancestor of domestic breeds. European wildcats are found in the ...
The Sardinian pika, a pika-like lagomorph native to Sardinia, that became extinct sometime in the last 3000 years. This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Sardinia , Italy . [ 1 ] Almost all terrestrial mammals found on the island today have been introduced by humans, replacing a highly endemic fauna present on the island during the ...
The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the African wildcat (F. lybica).The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the African wildcat inhabits semi-arid landscapes and steppes in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, into western India and western China. [2]
“As with any wild animal it could be dangerous in the right circumstances,” officials said. Wild African cat kept as pet is on the loose, Illinois officials say. Do not approach
Giara horses Albino donkeys in Asinara The Sardinian feral cat, long considered a subspecies of the African wildcat, are descended from domesticated cats. [123] Due to Sardinia's continual isolation from mainland Europe even during glacial sea level lows (when it was connected to Corsica), Sardinia has a high level of endemism, with regards to ...