What are African wildcats?
Q: What are African wildcats?
A: African wildcats are small and fierce cats found in forests, grasslands, and brush lands in Africa and the Middle East. They are also the closest living relatives of the domestic cat.
Q: Where can African wildcats be found?
A: African wildcats can be found in forests, grasslands, and brush lands in Africa and the Middle East.
Q: Is the African wildcat a subspecies of wildcat?
A: Yes, the African wildcat is a subspecies of wildcat known as Felis silvestris lybica.
Q: Is the African wildcat the most common and widely distributed wildcat?
A: Yes, the African wildcat is the most common and widely distributed wildcat.
Q: Is the African wildcat listed as a threatened species?
A: No, the African wildcat is listed as Least Concern by IUCN since 2002.
Q: When did domestication of African wildcats by humans first occur?
A: Domestication of African wildcats by humans first occurred about 10,000 years ago in the Middle East.
Q: Are hybrids between African wildcats and domestic cats still common today?
A: Yes, hybrids between African wildcats and domestic cats are still common today.
