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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 ...
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.
Genus Profelis (African golden cat)
Genus Puma (puma and jaguarundi)
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The young are also caught by servals, golden cats, eagles and pythons as well as chimpanzees and baboons.
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.
Family group: Bonded pairs.
Diet: Fruit, herbs, shrubs and new growth, probably some animal matter.
Main Predators: Leopard, golden cat, serval, Libyan wild cat, civets, large raptors, crocodile, monitors, pythons.
Among these cats are the puma (or cougar), the lynx (including the bobcat), the ocelot, the jaguarundi, the serval, and many small species described by the name cat or wildcat, such as the golden cat and European wildcat, as well as the domestic cat.
 See also: African Golden Cat, Leopard, Panther, Lion, Marbled cat
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