Aww I want to hold them. I know it will bite me and i shouldn't do it anyway but I still want to. Can I at least get a cuddly toy that looks like them?
my kitten looks like that in the face but she is 100% domesticated cat, she is grey and white.. and a tom boy lol. I love this sand cats though I have never heard of them before but now i have the world seems a little more nicer to me.. the more animals the nicer.
Domesticating sand cats wouldn't be worth the effort. We don't really know exactly how cats were first domesticated so it would be hard to replicate the process with sand cats. The aesthetic difference between cats and sand cats is even smaller than the difference between dogs and domestic foxes. People could always just make a new breed of cat that looks like a sand cat but isn't. Sand cats also have special needs that are difficult for people to provide, like a nice, sandy, arid environment.
There are plenty of cute animals that would not be happy or healthy living in a home. Considering the overpopulation of adorable house cats that enjoy living with people (there is 1 sleeping on my lap right now!) there is no reason to pursue owning a wild cat. It's selfish and pompous to think you have the right to own a sand cat. With that said, if I saw a sand cat I'd probably so overwhelmed with their cuteness I'd have to be physically held back from trying to pet their puffy puffy cheeks :)
Same way for zebras. Zebras are basically striped horses. So why not use them in Africa as a horse? 'cause they're wild animals and not allow men to ride themselves.
It never ceases to surprise me how many people think you can simply take a wild animal into your home and call it a "pet." Jeebes people, even if you rear a wild animal from birth it's still wild!
Yes, domestic cats and dogs were all wild at one point. But, there's just one crucial point, IT TOOK HUNDREDS OF YEARS TO BREED THEM TO BE THAT WAY. So if you can't afford to wait around a 100 years, please do everyone a favor...LEAVE THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE "WILD!" Thank you. :3
@licklehickle No, we're not.... in reality there's no such thing as a wild cat species being domestic, they will always have their wild instincts and will always have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable no matter what their size or how much you have "trained" them.
@BigCatRescue ROFL history fails your statement. Wild cat just means it hasnt be generational removed long enough. Humans were "WILD" once to... Hell we have a few humans we need to throw back in the wild but we keep them in cages instead so... it's really and matter of money and space.
@PrinceOatmeal It's more a matter of what's right and wrong in our eyes, just because we can, should we?? ..... The simple answer is no, especially when we know that there are thousands of big cats living miserable lives in backyard cages, not to mention the escapes, attacks, maulings and deaths caused by people keeping these WILD animals as "pets"
@BigCatRescue @PrinceOatmeal Not to mention our shelters are crammed full of domestic kitties in need of adoption! There's *no reason* to take on a wild cat as a pet or to try domesticating them.
@PrinceOatmeal No, you can't have an endangered species of cat live in the unnatural habitat of a private home simply because it probably can't inflict deadly harm on you, and it's ridiculously adorable. There are tons of domestic kittens and cats that need homes, sand cats are clearly naturally uninterested in humans.
I am tired of humans feeling they are entitled to what they want without regard to the animals happiness or what is best for the planet. If you love sand cats, donate and visit.
@PrinceOatmeal The behavior of domesticated animals is in no way comparable to that of a wild species. They may share certain behaviors, and they may at times become 'conditioned' to the presence of humans (even to the point of expecting food handouts, see "black bear problem in New Jersey" for more info) but they are still wild animals. It would take generations of domestication before they would be as safe as a domesticated animal; but by then, of course, they're no longer 'wild' animals.
@PrinceOatmeal The temperament of domesticated animals is in no way comparable to that of a wild species. They may share certain behaviors, and they may at times become 'conditioned' to the presence of humans (even to the point of expecting food handouts, see "black bear problem in New Jersey" for more info) but they are still wild animals. It would take generations of domestication before they would be as safe as a domesticated animal; but by then, of course, they're no longer 'wild' animals.
@BigCatRescue ROFL history fails your statement. Wild cat just means it hasnt be generational removed long enough. Humans were "WILD" once to... Hell we have a few humans we need to throw back in the wild but we keep them in cages instead so... it's really and matter of money and space.
@BigCatRescue ok i see what you mean, but domestic cats used to be wild cats. lots of domestic cats also have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable. i guess nothing is really impossible, it just might not be pleasant having a sand cat as a pet i'm assuming.
There was a documentary on domesticated dogs and wolves. They try to raise a wolf from birth as a domestic dog... it was somewhat obedient. A couple weeks later it started becoming unpredictable and disobedient. I can only imagine both wild cats and dogs being similar when trying to be domesticated.
The same documentary goes on to show wild foxes that have been selectively bred based on behavior... it was very interesting. I think you should look for it, I forget the name.
@horsefan24 No it wouldn't these are wild cats and their instincts will always remain no matter what you do, all wild species of cats make terrible pets and we are against the private ownership of them.
@misscandy771 In over half of the USA you can own wild cats as so called "pets", obviously we are against the private ownership of these animals because they don't belong in cages in backyards. They also make terrible "pets" that spray everywhere and once mature really don't want to be around people
AWWW, there head kinda reminds me of my old tom cat Thunder. How small are they anyway? same as a house cat or smaller ? just wondering that are very pretty cats =)
Can I have name song at the end of vid plz? They are magnificent. Didn't know about this race until today. I'm surprise that they live in desert area too.
:( i want a sand cat! but not safe the cuttest and greatest cats are always the one that cant be owned. i have a question could lynx's if raised from kitten be house pet??
@MrTaintedYouth The simple answer is that now wild species of cat will ever make a good "pet" they spray they will always have their wild instincts no matter what you do or how well you "train" them they will always have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable.
I know they won't make good pets, but seeing what their natural diets are. I would love to cage up my five acres for a month and just let the sandcats exterminate the overpopulation of gophers on my property. ^_-
@BigCatRescue I would have fun too. I would set up some lawn chairs and sell tickets. Have a beer and watch them maul the damn critters. (sorry, but I'm a gardner, I can't help it)
@BigCatRescue I would have fun too. I would set up some lawn chairs and sell tickets. Have a beer and watch them maul the damn critters. (sorry, but I'm a gardener, I can't help it)
I'd never even heard of these guys before. My friend and I were wondering the other day who the ancestors of domesticated cats are. Is it known? Might these guys be it? (I always wonder too if we domesticated cats of if they just domesticated themselves because of all the mice in our grain and our joy and rewards when they caught them.)
I'm sure a pet sand cat wouldn't beat me up any more than my little Nero. He's a butthead. : ) He has some sort of biting obsession and chases us around the house, haha. But he still curls up in bed next to me.
Someone I know said he had a pet Sand cat. Now, I haven't seen it personally, and he said they found it on the side of the road or something. What should I do? I live in central Arizona, by the way...
I have to be honest I had never even heard of a Sand Cat and did'nt know they existed ! They are simply adorable, not sure my two cats would think so though :-)
@Critique808 No, no wild cat species ever make suitable "pets", no matter how young you get them and what you do to discipline/train, they will always have their wild instincts and will always be dangerous and unpredictable
Thank you for the information!!! Do you mind if I use it for My science project? I chose the Sand cat as my endangered animal!! Cats rule , You Rule. Liked Subbed and Faved :D Sand cats are Friggin CUTE!!!!
@jaggertone Canyon is the offspring of wild caught sand cats captured before operation desert storm began. The wild sand cats were captured to ensure the species survived, we agreed to provide Canyon with a permanent home.
I remember seeing a sand cat in a zoo when I was very little, I'm surprised the zoo was allowed to keep one to be honest but on a selfish note it did mean I got to see one. Wild cats are awesome.
How many Sand Cats have been born in captivity? I have NEVER heard of a Sand Cat, so I am very curious! One day I hope to be able to be apart of your wonderful organization or one very similar to help preserve endangered species! It breaks my heart that many species of animals are so endangered! One of the many reasons WHY I DESPISE poachers!! You guys are wonderful, keep up your fantastic work!
they call the Sand cat Felis Margarita because the person that first describe the Sand cat named it after the leader of the expedition ( to the Sahara desert ) Jean Auguste Margarita
If these ittle cats are gone then we end up with a rodent issue which in turn can spread diseases. Humans then will panic forcing to use poison and other harmful means to rid the rodents which in turn the poison will start affecting other organisms, inlcuding ourselves. If we continue like this then say hello to the Apocolypse.
@vickiormindyb so if researched well enough and u can provide the right care for the animal and again research is the biggest issue im looking into owning a serval myself. a tiger not a chance. nor a leopard or cougar. a miniature cheetah yeah i can deal with that.
@IFIXUR360 I'd urge you to reconsider not only for the well being of the serval and you owning a cat that doesn't want to be a "pet" but because you would be fueling the trade in exotic WILD cats for the "pet" trade something we are trying to put an end to. Please visit our website where you will find all the info you need about why not to own wild cat species, THANKS!
We have two in the zoo near where we live. Its so upsetting because you can see they are really unhappy. They tend to just pace backwards and forewards in the enclosure.
If bred with a domestic cat, would the product be much different than a regular domestic cat?
I think they would have a little more 'spunk'. However, has this even been tried? Like the Serval-Domestic cat cross-breed, F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6 Savannah Cat?
@BigCatRescue Do they sometimes mate with domestic cats in nature where they live? I read that European wildcats often mate with domestic cats in nature. Does this happen with these cats?
@BigCatRescue You doubt it about sand cats or European wildcats? About the latter - google "European wildcat interbreeding" ; articles also mention that it's one of several reasons they are endangered as species; Additionally, there is also a mention in Scottish Wildcat Association about their mating with domestics occasionally creating hybrids and that about 100000 ferals in Scottland are thought to have wildcat blood. It could be that European wildcats is closer to domestics genetically..
@jewelmarkess i doubt it happens with sand cats because they are small and very shy. It would be scared of the larger domestic cats, while a european wildcat is about the same size and typically stronger than a domestic cat. It would have no qualms about challenging one to a fight or taking the females as mates.
@CatsforAfrica The Sand Cat's natural habitat is true desert lands, which are remote areas from both people and hence domestic cats. So where they live naturally they would not encounter domestic cats, nor any other wild cat species for that matter, as they are the only cat (in those regions) that is adapted to the harsh desert climates.
I think you people are amazing! Its wonderful how you rescue them and give them such an amazing habitat! Sand cats are one of my favorites by far! They look almost like foxes! =D
@Lizbeth224 They're not very common as "pets" they are much harder to purchase compared to say a tiger/cougar/bobcat etc... Plus the small cats are even worse!
@catlova518 They were bred at a facility from wild sand cats brought back to the USA during operation desert storm in order to protect the species. Our sand cats are part of the SSP (species survival plan) so if needed they can be used for breeding.
i dont know shit about this animal but even i know why its called felis margarita, its named by an explorer who named it after the leader of the expedition they were on when it was discovered.
i just saw this man 5 minutes ago at Animal planet , The show called Untamed and uncut :D About a Leopard trapped in a Well made of clay so it was stuck
i just saw this man 5 minutes ago at Animal planet , The show called Untamed and uncut :D About a Leopard trapped in a Well made of clay so it was stuck
Aww I want to hold them. I know it will bite me and i shouldn't do it anyway but I still want to. Can I at least get a cuddly toy that looks like them?
AncaXBre 4 days ago
my kitten looks like that in the face but she is 100% domesticated cat, she is grey and white.. and a tom boy lol. I love this sand cats though I have never heard of them before but now i have the world seems a little more nicer to me.. the more animals the nicer.
Leebsterftw 1 week ago
sand niggers have sand cats
highball1963 1 week ago
i would so donate to this if i could, i live in sweden unfortunately :( keep up the good work!
Dorfanable 2 weeks ago
they remind me of the fence fox
bunnylove114 3 weeks ago
Domesticating sand cats wouldn't be worth the effort. We don't really know exactly how cats were first domesticated so it would be hard to replicate the process with sand cats. The aesthetic difference between cats and sand cats is even smaller than the difference between dogs and domestic foxes. People could always just make a new breed of cat that looks like a sand cat but isn't. Sand cats also have special needs that are difficult for people to provide, like a nice, sandy, arid environment.
TorchicBlaziken313 3 weeks ago
i love the sand cat even though it's very aggressive. it's just so cute:) have there been any reported attacks from a sand cat to a human?
vampireodile 1 month ago
@vampireodile No that I know of, small cat species would rather hide.
BigCatRescue 4 weeks ago
There are plenty of cute animals that would not be happy or healthy living in a home. Considering the overpopulation of adorable house cats that enjoy living with people (there is 1 sleeping on my lap right now!) there is no reason to pursue owning a wild cat. It's selfish and pompous to think you have the right to own a sand cat. With that said, if I saw a sand cat I'd probably so overwhelmed with their cuteness I'd have to be physically held back from trying to pet their puffy puffy cheeks :)
TheBrigittetolson 1 month ago
Same way for zebras. Zebras are basically striped horses. So why not use them in Africa as a horse? 'cause they're wild animals and not allow men to ride themselves.
78kokka 1 month ago
OMG.
It never ceases to surprise me how many people think you can simply take a wild animal into your home and call it a "pet." Jeebes people, even if you rear a wild animal from birth it's still wild!
Yes, domestic cats and dogs were all wild at one point. But, there's just one crucial point, IT TOOK HUNDREDS OF YEARS TO BREED THEM TO BE THAT WAY. So if you can't afford to wait around a 100 years, please do everyone a favor...LEAVE THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE "WILD!" Thank you. :3
LunasTreasureBox 1 month ago 3
Kute Kat.
DanimalLawlz 1 month ago
The cubs are the cutest! = 0 . 0 =
Bigcatgirl101 1 month ago
They also eats snakes in the dersert.
Aqw1Roblox 2 months ago
ZOMG DEY SO CUTE :D
rainbowbunnehgolden 2 months ago
Whaat.. Are you guys exaggerating? All domestic cats were wild at one point, you sure that sand cats are impossible to have as pets?
licklehickle 3 months ago
@licklehickle No, we're not.... in reality there's no such thing as a wild cat species being domestic, they will always have their wild instincts and will always have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable no matter what their size or how much you have "trained" them.
BigCatRescue 3 months ago
@BigCatRescue ROFL history fails your statement. Wild cat just means it hasnt be generational removed long enough. Humans were "WILD" once to... Hell we have a few humans we need to throw back in the wild but we keep them in cages instead so... it's really and matter of money and space.
PrinceOatmeal 1 month ago
@PrinceOatmeal It's more a matter of what's right and wrong in our eyes, just because we can, should we?? ..... The simple answer is no, especially when we know that there are thousands of big cats living miserable lives in backyard cages, not to mention the escapes, attacks, maulings and deaths caused by people keeping these WILD animals as "pets"
BigCatRescue 1 month ago
@BigCatRescue @PrinceOatmeal Not to mention our shelters are crammed full of domestic kitties in need of adoption! There's *no reason* to take on a wild cat as a pet or to try domesticating them.
MonstrousTurtles 1 month ago
@PrinceOatmeal No, you can't have an endangered species of cat live in the unnatural habitat of a private home simply because it probably can't inflict deadly harm on you, and it's ridiculously adorable. There are tons of domestic kittens and cats that need homes, sand cats are clearly naturally uninterested in humans.
I am tired of humans feeling they are entitled to what they want without regard to the animals happiness or what is best for the planet. If you love sand cats, donate and visit.
TheBrigittetolson 1 month ago
@PrinceOatmeal The behavior of domesticated animals is in no way comparable to that of a wild species. They may share certain behaviors, and they may at times become 'conditioned' to the presence of humans (even to the point of expecting food handouts, see "black bear problem in New Jersey" for more info) but they are still wild animals. It would take generations of domestication before they would be as safe as a domesticated animal; but by then, of course, they're no longer 'wild' animals.
jjobie 1 month ago
@PrinceOatmeal The temperament of domesticated animals is in no way comparable to that of a wild species. They may share certain behaviors, and they may at times become 'conditioned' to the presence of humans (even to the point of expecting food handouts, see "black bear problem in New Jersey" for more info) but they are still wild animals. It would take generations of domestication before they would be as safe as a domesticated animal; but by then, of course, they're no longer 'wild' animals.
jjobie 1 month ago
@BigCatRescue ROFL history fails your statement. Wild cat just means it hasnt be generational removed long enough. Humans were "WILD" once to... Hell we have a few humans we need to throw back in the wild but we keep them in cages instead so... it's really and matter of money and space.
PrinceOatmeal 1 month ago
@BigCatRescue ok i see what you mean, but domestic cats used to be wild cats. lots of domestic cats also have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable. i guess nothing is really impossible, it just might not be pleasant having a sand cat as a pet i'm assuming.
licklehickle 3 weeks ago
@licklehickle I'm positive it wouldn't be pleasant for you and especially for the sand cat!
BigCatRescue 3 weeks ago
@licklehickle
There was a documentary on domesticated dogs and wolves. They try to raise a wolf from birth as a domestic dog... it was somewhat obedient. A couple weeks later it started becoming unpredictable and disobedient. I can only imagine both wild cats and dogs being similar when trying to be domesticated.
The same documentary goes on to show wild foxes that have been selectively bred based on behavior... it was very interesting. I think you should look for it, I forget the name.
vilane421 2 months ago
Sand Cat Cam!!!
milesgti 3 months ago
OMG they almost look like normal house cats.
newfful 3 months ago
Could I get a girl sand cat my it is a kitten and let it grow up with me? Would it still want to be around me? I would love one of these as a pet :)
horsefan24 3 months ago
@horsefan24 No it wouldn't these are wild cats and their instincts will always remain no matter what you do, all wild species of cats make terrible pets and we are against the private ownership of them.
BigCatRescue 3 months ago
I didn't even know something like a sandcat exists. This was very informative :) thank you!
littlecrazybubble 4 months ago
@littlecrazybubble No probs, thanks for watching! :)
BigCatRescue 3 months ago
Can you have one those as a pet???
misscandy771 4 months ago
@misscandy771 In over half of the USA you can own wild cats as so called "pets", obviously we are against the private ownership of these animals because they don't belong in cages in backyards. They also make terrible "pets" that spray everywhere and once mature really don't want to be around people
BigCatRescue 3 months ago
AWWW, there head kinda reminds me of my old tom cat Thunder. How small are they anyway? same as a house cat or smaller ? just wondering that are very pretty cats =)
MyStarwarsThemSongs2 4 months ago
@MyStarwarsThemSongs2 Canyon our male sand cat was 6.5lbs the last time we weighed him, they are generally smaller than domestic cats :)
BigCatRescue 4 months ago
if i where as rich as the kardashian i would own one right now...yup. but I aint.
jarell19 5 months ago
haha the stripes make it look like hes wearing a t shirt
LordOfYahoo 5 months ago
Can I have name song at the end of vid plz? They are magnificent. Didn't know about this race until today. I'm surprise that they live in desert area too.
Bayushishade 5 months ago
that was cool
MagicDexter68 5 months ago
sand cats are so cute...I want one.
NASIMNASIM 5 months ago
:( i want a sand cat! but not safe the cuttest and greatest cats are always the one that cant be owned. i have a question could lynx's if raised from kitten be house pet??
MrTaintedYouth 5 months ago
@MrTaintedYouth The simple answer is that now wild species of cat will ever make a good "pet" they spray they will always have their wild instincts no matter what you do or how well you "train" them they will always have the ability to be dangerous and unpredictable.
BigCatRescue 5 months ago 3
mofo at 1:36 knows whats up
IcyScythe 5 months ago
Do sand cats meow?
Purpledragon1766 5 months ago
@Purpledragon1766 Yes, although I've never heard our sand cats do this, they are too shy.
BigCatRescue 5 months ago
@BigCatRescue Aww.. They look like regular house cats too.
I really like Big Cat rescue. I can't donate yet, though.. not enough money. I will some time in the future. :)
Purpledragon1766 5 months ago
I dislike it cause I can't hear it... Something wrong with the volume.
lindalu223 5 months ago
i want one of those emu to come snag his balls... what he gets for where he is
XxMeandroxX 5 months ago
I know they won't make good pets, but seeing what their natural diets are. I would love to cage up my five acres for a month and just let the sandcats exterminate the overpopulation of gophers on my property. ^_-
LadyKaliska 5 months ago 8
@LadyKaliska I bet the sand cats would have fun!
BigCatRescue 5 months ago
@BigCatRescue I would have fun too. I would set up some lawn chairs and sell tickets. Have a beer and watch them maul the damn critters. (sorry, but I'm a gardner, I can't help it)
LadyKaliska 5 months ago
@BigCatRescue I would have fun too. I would set up some lawn chairs and sell tickets. Have a beer and watch them maul the damn critters. (sorry, but I'm a gardener, I can't help it)
LadyKaliska 5 months ago
So adorable. Kinda reminds me of a fox... Looks wise I mean.
kreboul 6 months ago
I'd never even heard of these guys before. My friend and I were wondering the other day who the ancestors of domesticated cats are. Is it known? Might these guys be it? (I always wonder too if we domesticated cats of if they just domesticated themselves because of all the mice in our grain and our joy and rewards when they caught them.)
issyvoo2 6 months ago
@issyvoo2 I believe the African wild cat and the Jungle cat are the species most closely related to domestic cats....
BigCatRescue 5 months ago
@BigCatRescue Thanks. It's so fascinating to see such similarities between these wild cats -- in appearance and behaviour -- and my house cat.
issyvoo2 5 months ago
I think it will be good if you use sand rather than soil...He will feel more at home.
SimonCU 6 months ago
So not the sorta kitty you can cuddle or stroke ? :P
PunkdRebel 6 months ago 10
@PunkdRebel Nope, definitely not, Canyon is still wild! :)
BigCatRescue 6 months ago 3
"Bing" brought me here
dcelis96 6 months ago
@dcelis96 Cool story, bro.
rehmsmeyer 6 months ago
It's like they're disguised as Fennecs...
sompret 7 months ago
this is the first i've ever heard and seen a sand cat and they're really cute!!!
countershadow14 7 months ago
I LOVE Sand Cats!!!!! They are so cute and amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sad that they are almost gone. :( Save the Sand Cats!!!!!!!!!
IDWildlifeProtection 7 months ago
I'm sure a pet sand cat wouldn't beat me up any more than my little Nero. He's a butthead. : ) He has some sort of biting obsession and chases us around the house, haha. But he still curls up in bed next to me.
raverkitteh 7 months ago
Someone I know said he had a pet Sand cat. Now, I haven't seen it personally, and he said they found it on the side of the road or something. What should I do? I live in central Arizona, by the way...
chickenpoodle009 7 months ago
@chickenpoodle009 You need to see if it is a sand cat or just a domestic cat that looks similar to a sand cat...
BigCatRescue 7 months ago
are these type of cats sexually compatible with domestic house breeds?
Jeruwalter 7 months ago
@Jeruwalter We have no idea, we do not breed at Big Cat Rescue. We don't agree with the breeding of hybrid cats either.
BigCatRescue 7 months ago 4
We think one of are cats is haf sand cat =D
brittney1dragon 8 months ago
I have to be honest I had never even heard of a Sand Cat and did'nt know they existed ! They are simply adorable, not sure my two cats would think so though :-)
pettit1030 8 months ago
Can sand cats be house pets?
Critique808 8 months ago
@Critique808 No, no wild cat species ever make suitable "pets", no matter how young you get them and what you do to discipline/train, they will always have their wild instincts and will always be dangerous and unpredictable
BigCatRescue 8 months ago
@Critique808 I doubt it. They're probably a lot more fierce than they look.
issyvoo2 6 months ago
The dude at 1:36 is funny.
sw0rd0fadvers1ty 8 months ago
I didn't know that there was a sand cat until now...
sldklr 8 months ago
just one word for sand cats: BEAUTIFUL!
jesstherocka 8 months ago
"believe it or not the sand cat's very important" so are all animals, most people today dont give a fuck. :(
cuzgandalfgothigh99 9 months ago 5
i never herd of a sand cat until now.... "."
there so cool.
dorkinstine1 9 months ago
looks like a normal cat to me...
TheDjordje343 9 months ago
@TheDjordje343 With the attitude of a tiger!
BigCatRescue 9 months ago 17
No voice? Or is it just me unable to hear your sound.
(I heard the music at the start, so can't be the volume control.)
L3G3nD0001 9 months ago
@L3G3nD0001 It played fine for me ??
BigCatRescue 9 months ago
Thank you for the information!!! Do you mind if I use it for My science project? I chose the Sand cat as my endangered animal!! Cats rule , You Rule. Liked Subbed and Faved :D Sand cats are Friggin CUTE!!!!
Ucatty2 9 months ago
@Ucatty2 Nope, go for it, thanks for subbing etc... :)
BigCatRescue 9 months ago
I must ask, he's listed as a "Desert Storm Refugee..." What is the story behind that?
jaggertone 9 months ago
@jaggertone Canyon is the offspring of wild caught sand cats captured before operation desert storm began. The wild sand cats were captured to ensure the species survived, we agreed to provide Canyon with a permanent home.
BigCatRescue 9 months ago
Very informative and interesting.
jerrygreg2 10 months ago
I remember seeing a sand cat in a zoo when I was very little, I'm surprised the zoo was allowed to keep one to be honest but on a selfish note it did mean I got to see one. Wild cats are awesome.
keziahlouise 10 months ago
So Cute!
TheCrazySpot 10 months ago
How many Sand Cats have been born in captivity? I have NEVER heard of a Sand Cat, so I am very curious! One day I hope to be able to be apart of your wonderful organization or one very similar to help preserve endangered species! It breaks my heart that many species of animals are so endangered! One of the many reasons WHY I DESPISE poachers!! You guys are wonderful, keep up your fantastic work!
-Cynthia
DalekShadowstar 10 months ago
Can you keep them as pets?
LaurellaAce 11 months ago
@LaurellaAce No, no wild species of cat will ever make a good "pet" despite the size they are still very much wild and dangerous!
BigCatRescue 11 months ago
@LaurellaAce You should read Big Cat Rescue's philosophy on that. Almost all wild cats would make terrible pets, anyway :P
jaggertone 9 months ago
is ti just me or when the guy is talking, its muted...
321beth321 11 months ago
just out of curiosity could this species interbreed with a regular domesticated cat?
gfriklmm8 11 months ago
@gfriklmm8 I'm sure it's possible....our sand cats would rather attack a domestic cat than mate with it however.
BigCatRescue 11 months ago
@BigCatRescue would they live in ruins ? and do they have urine problems [ crystals ] ?
lesterclaypool1 11 months ago
@lesterclaypool1 I'm sure they may live in ruins if there were no other options, i'm unsure about your urine question, sorry.
BigCatRescue 11 months ago
it's evee
ilovetodayy 11 months ago
they call the Sand cat Felis Margarita because the person that first describe the Sand cat named it after the leader of the expedition ( to the Sahara desert ) Jean Auguste Margarita
Wobble143 1 year ago
Canyon is so cute that wish I could hug him...but something tells me if I did I would no longer have a face...lol
LaurentheWeirdo 1 year ago
My house cat is like 2 X bigger than that (He 9 and a half pounds at 10 months)
dancergirlmh 1 year ago
Probably the name was giving by an Spaniard, not by a latino.
305tzar 1 year ago
Sand cats have a wide face... hehe! Cute :D
iggytan 1 year ago
Seriously why would anyone dislike this video. Four people at my end.
305tzar 1 year ago
Do they make good house pets?
whiskerchild 1 year ago
He reminds me of a fox.
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Cutesy! :D
lolzy11 1 year ago
uh oh, i hope it doesnt cuddle me to death! haha its to cute to be a wild cat
glw1231 1 year ago
looks close to a domestic cat.
woodss82 1 year ago
Sand cats are my favorite. There is no sound for the guy!
gottapurr 1 year ago
of all cats caracals are satans favorite, they look so evil
thisgame2 1 year ago
If these ittle cats are gone then we end up with a rodent issue which in turn can spread diseases. Humans then will panic forcing to use poison and other harmful means to rid the rodents which in turn the poison will start affecting other organisms, inlcuding ourselves. If we continue like this then say hello to the Apocolypse.
tudssquadbuisness 1 year ago
how sad to see them in captivity...
Cernunnas 1 year ago
@Cernunnas Don't be silly now. Big Cat Rescue is not a Zoo or anything like that.
Gourmay 1 year ago
You have cat sand, and then you have the Sand Cat.
ImIwilliamImI 1 year ago
These cats are probably most mistaken for pets.
They look small enough, and that probably makes people believe they make good pets.
There are all these people on YT, who do videos of cats they own, and their cats are baby leopards and cougars. Baby tigers and servals.
vickiormindyb 1 year ago
@vickiormindyb so if researched well enough and u can provide the right care for the animal and again research is the biggest issue im looking into owning a serval myself. a tiger not a chance. nor a leopard or cougar. a miniature cheetah yeah i can deal with that.
IFIXUR360 1 year ago
@IFIXUR360 I'd urge you to reconsider not only for the well being of the serval and you owning a cat that doesn't want to be a "pet" but because you would be fueling the trade in exotic WILD cats for the "pet" trade something we are trying to put an end to. Please visit our website where you will find all the info you need about why not to own wild cat species, THANKS!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
What is a sand cat? Ridiculously cute for one. :)
shawnjchappie 1 year ago
Awww Myyyy Gaaaawwwd look at those eyes :P :3 1:14
republicofjupiter 1 year ago
I have an outside cat about the size of Sand Cats. Would a cat that size or a coyote run faster?
messymelon39 1 year ago
@messymelon39 I'd say coyote!?
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@messymelon39 yea longer the legs longer the stride
IFIXUR360 1 year ago
Can you show a video of what they sound like when provoked or protecting themselves? I heard it's a spitting sound.
starcatcher3333 1 year ago
@starcatcher3333 Hi, if you watch our video "funny crazy big cat sounds" you will see the sand cat spit!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago 11
@BigCatRescue about how many sand cats are left in the wild today?
theblackop22 9 months ago
I know there is the Egyptian Mau that was worshipped in Egypt (of course), are there any traces that these Sand Cats worshipped as well?
starcatcher3333 1 year ago
Felis Margarita, Party!
Modacolorist 1 year ago
so cute i want one i love cats
2dancerox 1 year ago
so cute i want one i love cats <3 <3
2dancerox 1 year ago
Great cats!
Great host!
intuition22 1 year ago
Great host! :)
intuition22 1 year ago
How do I get this dude to be my facebook friend
:)
intuition22 1 year ago
I have seen them in the Algerian Desert. They are very cute.
therawtalent 1 year ago
Whatever a sand cat is, I want one.
wikichris 1 year ago
aaww
smilyxcutyxxwarriors 1 year ago
so khute!
smilyxcutyxxwarriors 1 year ago
They're so cute.
We have two in the zoo near where we live. Its so upsetting because you can see they are really unhappy. They tend to just pace backwards and forewards in the enclosure.
staceysimba 1 year ago
If bred with a domestic cat, would the product be much different than a regular domestic cat?
I think they would have a little more 'spunk'. However, has this even been tried? Like the Serval-Domestic cat cross-breed, F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6 Savannah Cat?
boomjigger 1 year ago
@boomjigger I'm not sure if it as been tried...I hope not, breeding wild species of cats with domestic cats shouldn't be done.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue Do they sometimes mate with domestic cats in nature where they live? I read that European wildcats often mate with domestic cats in nature. Does this happen with these cats?
jewelmarkess 1 year ago
@jewelmarkess No I seriously doubt this?
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue You doubt it about sand cats or European wildcats? About the latter - google "European wildcat interbreeding" ; articles also mention that it's one of several reasons they are endangered as species; Additionally, there is also a mention in Scottish Wildcat Association about their mating with domestics occasionally creating hybrids and that about 100000 ferals in Scottland are thought to have wildcat blood. It could be that European wildcats is closer to domestics genetically..
jewelmarkess 1 year ago
@jewelmarkess i doubt it happens with sand cats because they are small and very shy. It would be scared of the larger domestic cats, while a european wildcat is about the same size and typically stronger than a domestic cat. It would have no qualms about challenging one to a fight or taking the females as mates.
BVargas78 10 months ago
@CatsforAfrica The Sand Cat's natural habitat is true desert lands, which are remote areas from both people and hence domestic cats. So where they live naturally they would not encounter domestic cats, nor any other wild cat species for that matter, as they are the only cat (in those regions) that is adapted to the harsh desert climates.
CatsforAfrica 1 year ago
I thought sand cats were hairless.
fluffydanny 1 year ago
They look like a mix of housecat and fox. :)
dustlioness 1 year ago
Q lindo que ele é..^^
Lolita427 1 year ago
wow he's only 5 pounds, my domestic cat is nearly 20 pounds lol!
alwaystvxq08 1 year ago
weird, kinda looks like a fox.
lcelinerd 1 year ago
I think you people are amazing! Its wonderful how you rescue them and give them such an amazing habitat! Sand cats are one of my favorites by far! They look almost like foxes! =D
equinluver11 1 year ago
Beautiful critters, indeed.
KittycatWrangler 1 year ago
felis margarita?does it get drunk on its own DNA?
wolf25705 1 year ago
Pretty kitty. ^_^
Shanubis 1 year ago
can you get closer to the sand cats because they are so small? like can you pet them? they would be fun to pet =D
wildcats520 1 year ago
@wildcats520 Nope! The smaller the cat the more they are scared of people so they act more aggressively or try to intimidate people more often :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
Do many people try to keep Sand Cats as pets because they are so small?
Lizbeth224 1 year ago
@Lizbeth224 They're not very common as "pets" they are much harder to purchase compared to say a tiger/cougar/bobcat etc... Plus the small cats are even worse!
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
Scott, you're such a babe.
anesthesiac 1 year ago
do you have any jaguars in your sanctuary ?
CrysisG 1 year ago
@CrysisG Not anymore :(
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
How did you rescue your sand cats?
catlova518 1 year ago
@catlova518 They were bred at a facility from wild sand cats brought back to the USA during operation desert storm in order to protect the species. Our sand cats are part of the SSP (species survival plan) so if needed they can be used for breeding.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
What would happen if you put them in american deserts
TheCBNtv 1 year ago
@TheCBNtv I'm sure they could survive, but they would be detrimental to native animals.
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
@BigCatRescue ok
TheCBNtv 1 year ago
felis margarita looks kinda like a fox xDD
SweetCupcake58 1 year ago
super puss!
koteshub 1 year ago
Awww.... a cat that looks like a FOX!!!!!!!!!
Krioklon 1 year ago
i dont know shit about this animal but even i know why its called felis margarita, its named by an explorer who named it after the leader of the expedition they were on when it was discovered.
McdonaldSpecial 1 year ago
i just saw this man on Tv , wanna know why or what channel , just ask.
nafaka12 1 year ago
i just saw this man 5 minutes ago at Animal planet , The show called Untamed and uncut :D About a Leopard trapped in a Well made of clay so it was stuck
and i found out Big cat rescue is in India :O
nafaka12 1 year ago
@nafaka12 Big Cat Rescue is located in Tampa Florida :)
BigCatRescue 1 year ago
i just saw this man 5 minutes ago at Animal planet , The show called Untamed and uncut :D About a Leopard trapped in a Well made of clay so it was stuck
and i found out Big cat rescue is in India :O
nafaka12 1 year ago
I love their eyes! and the fur around their face. Very cool!
TheMouseSaysMoo 1 year ago
ARRGG i hate that his voice is only on the Left or Right channel! It hurts my ears!
LoliWolf 1 year ago
i want a magarita >.<
BerzurkurClaw 1 year ago