Profelis aurata
wild cat endemic to the rainforests of West and Central Africa.
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The African golden cat (Profelis aurata) is a small wild cat found only in the rainforests of West and Central Africa, where it hunts small animals in its forest habitat. Though relatively little studied, this cat matters because understanding its ecology and population helps conservation efforts protect the endangered rainforest ecosystems it depends on.
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Species
VulnerableSPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCarnivora
- FamilyFelidae
Maximum longevity: 21 years (captivity) Observations: One wild born specimen lived could have been 21 years old when it died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
via GBIF · IUCN
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The African golden cat (Caracal aurata) is a wild cat endemic to the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is threatened due to deforestation and bushmeat hunting and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is a close relative of both the caracal and the serval. Previously, it was placed in the genus Profelis. Its body size ranges from 61 to 101 cm (24 to 40 in) with a 16 to 46 cm (6.3 to 18.1 in) long tail.
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