The African wildcat (Felis lybica) is a small wildcat species with sandy grey fur, pale vertical stripes on the sides and around the face. It is native to Africa, West and Central Asia, and is …

Media in category "Felis lybica (illustrations)" The following 13 files are in this category, out of 13 total. The domestic cat; bird killer, mouser and destroyer of wild life; means of utilizing and …

The African Wildcat (Felis lybica or Felis silvestris lybica), a small, solitary predator native to Africa and parts of the Middle East, is considered the ancestor of the domestic cat (Felis catus).

Jan 30, 2025 · The first groups the bush and steppe cats of Africa and Asia (Felis lybica), previously known as the African Wildcat and the Asian or Asiatic Wildcat, into one species now …

Sep 8, 2024 · The African wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) are small, fierce cats that live in forests, grasslands, and brush lands in Africa and the Middle East. They are the closest living relatives …

Nov 30, 2022 · Since 2017, three African wildcat subspecies have been recognized as valid taxa: Felis libyca, the nominate subspecies in North Africa and Sinai to Sudan, Southern African …

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Known for its secretive nature and sleek appearance, this wildcat thrives across diverse African ecosystems, from grasslands to dense thickets. Its diet primarily consists of small mammals, …

Felis lybica thus includes the steppe and bush cats of Africa and Asia. Although from some key areas no samples were available, three subspecies of Felis lybica have been tentatively …

Digital Morphology account of the African wildcat, Felis silvestris lybica, featuring CT-generated animations of the skull and commentary by Dr. Pamela Owen