Wild cat

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European wildcat ( Felis silvestris silvestris )

As wildcat three species or subspecies of the genus of Real cats ( Felis hereinafter).

  • The European wildcat or forest cat ( Felis silvestris silvestris ) is widespread in Europe, on some Mediterranean islands , in Anatolia, as well as in the Caucasus and North Caucasus , and is primarily characterized by its bushy tail, which ends in a broad, blunt curve. There are often three black "curls" at the tail end. The fur is dense, the stripe pattern quite noticeable, but also often washed out.
  • The African wildcat or falcon ( Felis lybica lybica ) inhabits Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and adjacent parts of Southwest Asia as well as some Mediterranean islands. It is characterized by the tapering tail, reddish backs of the ears and an inconspicuous striped pattern.
  • The Asian wildcat or steppe cat ( Felis lybica ornata ) is widespread from Iran to western India and Central Asia, where it penetrates as far as northwest China and Mongolia. It is similar to the African wildcat, but differs from it in its coat pattern, which is more spotted than striped.

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