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Exotic felids have a long tradition in human care. The ancient Egyptians kept servals [1] in the same role as the African wildcat (the wild ancestor of modern house cats). Cheetahs have also been kept throughout the world, both as companions and as hunting aides. [2] Caracals have also been tamed and trained, primarily by Arabian and Asian ...
It usually occurs in close proximity to water sources, but is also able to live year-round in waterless desert. It ranges up to 2,000 to 3,000 m (6,600 to 9,800 ft) in mountain areas with sufficient dense vegetation. Snow depth limits the northern boundaries of its range in winter. [13]
The Eurasian lynx is an ambush predator but also hunts by stalking, sneaking and jumping on prey using both vision and hearing. When snow conditions make this harder, it may be forced to switch to larger prey. It often climbs onto high rocks or fallen trees to scan the surrounding area.
As winter approaches here in the northern hemisphere, the nights grow longer, the trees barer, and the weather a touch gloomier. It’s the perfect excuse to stay cozy indoors and take a break ...
Rare exotic birds escaped from a zoo at an historic country estate after aviaries were badly damaged by heavy snow. Seven Inca Terns and two Waldrapp Ibis fled Wildlife World at Lotherton Hall ...
[1] [2] The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to domestic cats. The characteristic features of cats have evolved to support a carnivorous lifestyle, with adaptations for ambush or stalking and short pursuit hunting. They have slender muscular bodies, strong flexible forelimbs and retractable claws for holding prey ...
About 200 snow leopards, an endangered species, are believed to live in Ladakh. The snow leopard (shan) once ranged throughout the Himalayas, Tibet, and as far as the Sayan Mountains on the Mongolian-Russian border, at elevations of 1800 m to 5400 m. They are extremely shy and hard to spot, and as such, not well-studied, though this has changed ...
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