The world’s fiercest small cat: Know about the rare and remarkable Black

Among the dry grasslands and sandy deserts of southern Africa lives one of nature’s smallest yet most determined hunters, the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Weighing no more than a bag of sugar and standing barely 20 centimetres tall, this fierce little feline is Africa’s tiniest wild cat, but its spirit is anything but small. Despite its delicate appearance, the Black-footed cat is a tenacious predator capable of taking down prey nearly its own size. Research supported by The International Society for Endangered Cats (ISEC) Canada has revealed fascinating insights into this elusive species, from its fearless attitude to its dwindling population and the growing need for conservation. The Black-footed cat is among the smallest wild cat species in the world, measuring just 36–52 c