Cat Fact - The Smallest Wildcat

Did you know the Black-footed cat, also called small-spotted cat, is the smallest wildcat today. Females may only weigh 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs) and be less than than 50 cm inches (20 cm) long.

Surprisingly, they are deadly too. As they live in dry conditions in Southwestern South Africa, they have to be tough. According to a BBC study they have a 60% kill rate and have been know to jump and snatch low flying birds.

Don't believe me. Watch this short video.

Cat Fact - Eating

Did you know that a cat can’t chew large chunks of food as its jaw doesn't move sideways. Our cats love pâté, not chunks and this may be why. Morgan is the big boy in the picture and Crumpet was a new kitten when this was taken.