International Society For Endangered Cats (ISEC) Canada

To aid in the conservation of small wild cat species though education and support for scientific observation

         

Black-footed Cat

These pictures were kindly sent to ISEC Canada by Dr. Alex Sliwa of Germany, head researcher of the South African Black-footed Cat Working Group.  

All pictures are strictly copyright to the photographer, and not to be used for commercial purposes.

bfc camoflage

Camouflage in habitat / Tarnung im Habitat

bfc sharpen

Male sharpens his claws / Kater schaft die Krallen

bfc stalking

Male stalking slowly / Kater beim langsamen Schleichen

bfc threatens

Male threatens another one / Kater bedroht einen anderen

bfc pair

Affection between mother and kitten /  Zuneigung zwischen Mutter und Kind

bfc habitat

BFC habitat. Acacia savannah in South of Benfontein/Akaziensavanne im Süden Benfonteins 

 

 

See also:

 

Black-footed Cat Research Project

 

Black-footed cat Fact Sheet

 

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