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10 species of wild cats
Feral cats are similar to domestic cats, only they are larger and more powerful, living in wet and dry environments around the world. There are 41 recognized species of feral cats. Here are 10 of the world's most unusual, stunning feral cats and some interesting facts about each.

⚡ Ocelot
The ocelot are excellent swimmers, climbers and runners, making them near-perfect predators. This medium-sized cat can weigh up to 33 pounds and grow up to 3.5 feet long. It has thick fur with dark spots. The ocelot has an extensive range that extends from southwestern North America to South and Central America. The ocelot hunts small animals on the ground, but they have been known to attack monkeys, turtles, anteaters, and even stunted deer.

⚡ Sand Cat.
One of the smallest breeds of big cats. Its average weight is 6 to 8 pounds. The sand cat is a psammophile, meaning it is an animal that lives in the sand. It lives in the deserts, grasslands and rocky valleys of the Middle East and North Africa.

⚡ The snow leopard
The snow leopard is known for its snowy spotted fur and bright blue eyes. The snow leopard lives in the mountains of Central Asia at elevations of 11,000 to 22,000 feet. It also hunts in forests and grasslands at lower elevations.

⚡ Fishing Cat.
The fishing cat is native to Southeast Asia. The fishing cat is an excellent swimmer. It reaches a length of 4 feet and weighs between 11 and 35 pounds. The fishing cat is easily identified by its webbed paws and thick, waterproof undercoat. Fish make up the bulk of its diet, but it also eats small rodents.

⚡ Caracal
The caracal's homeland is North Africa and Egypt. The caracal is 1.5 to 2 feet tall and weighs 20 to 45 pounds. Its preferred habitat is dry shrublands and pastures, where it is a deadly predator.

⚡ Manul
The Pallas' cat inhabits the mountains of Asia. Also known as the steppe cat or rocky wildcat, it has been seen in Iran, Pakistan, northern India and China. Like the snow leopard, it has adapted to life at high altitudes and windy weather. The manul grows up to 2 feet long and weighs about 10 pounds. This magnificent wild cat has a stocky build and thick, fluffy fur.

⚡ Jaguarundi
Jaguarundi are found in Mexico, Belize, and other Central and South American countries. The jaguarundi is an excellent jumper who can jump more than 6 feet in the air to catch his prey. It moves quickly and low to the ground, which allows it to hunt rabbits and small rodents. The jaguarundi weighs between 8 and 16 pounds and has solid brown or gray fur.

⚡ Iberian lynx
Occurs in the mountains of Spain, where it hunts rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. The Iberian lynx is nearly extinct, but a concerted effort to conserve captive-bred lynx populations has helped restore them. It has an ash-colored coat with dark spots and long legs. The Pyrenean lynx weighs up to 35 kilograms.

⚡ Serval
Servals are long-legged cats with long, straddling legs and a lean body. Serval are common in 34 African countries. The habitat of these cats is savannahs with tall grass. The serval feeds on insects, reptiles, frogs, lizards, rodents, squirrels and birds.

⚡ Bobcat
Bobcats are elusive, lead nocturnal lifestyles and are rarely seen. They are medium-sized felines, weighing between 10 and 35 pounds, averaging 3 feet in length, and have a 5-inch tail. Bobcats are found throughout North America from southern Canada to southern Mexico.
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