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African Wildcat (Felis lybica)
jmorlan

African Wildcat (Felis lybica)

Hiding among rocks, stalking birds at the edge of a waterhole, African Wildcat is believed to be the direct ancestor of the Domestic Cat based on mtDNA analysis. It is classified as "vulnerable" with hybridization with domestic cat's one of the main threats. The population here in Southern Africa is "F. l. cafra" also known as the Southern African Wildcat or Bush Cat and characterized by its pinkish ears.
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Location
Klein Okevi Fountain, Etosha NP, Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
Date taken
27 July 2023.
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Category
Wild Mammals
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
337
Comment count
3

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/640 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
AfricanWildCatIMG_0665.jpg
File size
473.5 KB
Date taken
Thu, 27 July 2023 8:59 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 747px

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