| Property |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Felis margarita |
| Habitat |
Deserts of North Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East |
| Size |
Body length: 50–60 cm; Tail length: 23–30 cm |
| Weight |
1.5–3.5 kg |
| Color |
Sandy yellow to gray with darker stripes |
| Eyes |
Large, round, adapted for nocturnal vision |
| Diet |
Carnivorous; eats small mammals, birds, and insects |
| Behavior |
Solitary and nocturnal; excellent diggers |
| Lifespan |
12–15 years in the wild |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern, but faces habitat destruction |
| Adaptations |
Thick fur on paws for walking on sand; can survive with minimal water |
