African golden cat, African tigercat
Profelis aurata
Little is known about these nocturnal cats, although they are thought to have only one kitten.
Subspecies
P.a.celidogaster, P.a.aurata ...
African golden cat (Caracal aurata)
The African golden cat (Caracal aurata) is little known by science, but is the subject of much tribal superstition in many parts of Africa... More 8 Images 1 Video ...
Genus Profelis (African golden cat)
Genus Puma (puma and jaguarundi)
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In Africa they include the caracal, African golden cat, black-footed cat, sand cat, African wild cat and serval. It is believed that the domestic cats are descendents of the African wild cat that was domesticated by the Egyptians around 2000 B.C.
The serval is thought to be most closely related to the caracal and the African Golden Cat that are found in similar territories in Africa to the serval.
 See also: Golden cat, Panther, Caracal, Leopard, Weasel
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