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7 summaries in Small Wildcat Biology on black-footed cat
Research overview: black-footed cat distribution in southern Africa
OverviewThe black-footed cat is endemic to the arid heart of southern Africa, occurring in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia within Karoo scrub, grassland, and semi-desert. This overview compiles records de…
Research overview: black-footed cat energetics and high metabolic demand
OverviewAs one of the smallest cats in the world, the black-footed cat faces severe energetic constraints, and this overview reviews how those shape its biology. A tiny body loses heat rapidly and demands fre…
Research overview: black-footed cat health and captive amyloidosis
OverviewCaptive populations of the black-footed cat have proven valuable for research and conservation breeding but are notably affected by AA amyloidosis, a disease in which protein deposits damage organs an…
Research overview: black-footed cat hunting success and prey intake
OverviewField studies of the black-footed cat have revealed an extraordinarily intense hunting lifestyle, and this overview synthesizes those findings. Tracking individuals through the night shows the cat hun…
Research overview: black-footed cat nocturnal activity and ranging
OverviewThis overview examines the strictly nocturnal lifestyle of the black-footed cat, drawn from radio-telemetry in the Karoo. Individuals emerge after dusk to hunt and patrol, covering substantial distanc…
Research overview: black-footed cat use of burrows and termite mounds
OverviewThe black-footed cat depends heavily on existing burrows and hollow termite mounds for shelter and breeding, and this overview compiles observations of that reliance. The species uses abandoned spring…
Research synthesis: black-footed cat conservation status
ReviewThis synthesis reviews the conservation standing of the black-footed cat, generally regarded as one of Africa more threatened small felids owing to its restricted range, low density, and specialized e…