ARKive - Black-footed cat - Felis nigripes- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes)

Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball... More 3 Images 0 videos
Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs. It occurs in two main colour forms that are almost... More 12 Images 1 Video
Brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea)
This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyaena species by its long shaggy coat and pointed ears. The brown... More 22 Images 5 Videos
Soemmerring’s gazelle (Nanger soemmerringii)
These large, pale gazelles once gathered in their hundreds on the open plains of the Horn of Africa. Soemmerring’s gazelles bear short... More 7 Images 1 Video
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus clivosus)
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a medium-sized bat with soft, fluffy, greyish-white fur and some slightly brown areas around the face. Horseshoe... More 1 Image 0 videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
The strong and imposing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is Africa’s only wild cattle species, and one of the ‘Big Five’ mammals that were... More 78 Images 13 Videos
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
To compare the meerkat to Africa’s ‘big five’ might seem somewhat fanciful, but this small, charismatic mongoose is undoubtedly one of the... More 46 Images 9 Videos
Brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus)
Information on the brown snake eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo)
This little known South American cat can be found in a greater variety of habitats than any other small cat on the continent. It looks like... More 10 Images 1 Video
Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Information on the Cape porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. Its common name comes from the native Indian name... More 48 Images 22 Videos
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast... More 84 Images 14 Videos
Matabele ant (Pachycondyla analis)
The Matabele ant (Pachycondyla analis) colony consists of two different sizes of worker, ‘majors’ and ‘minors’. The minor worker is... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Fox kestrel (Falco alopex)
Substantially larger than most other kestrel species, the fox kestrel possesses well developed, long, pointed wings and an elongated... More 4 Images 0 videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis)
Information on the banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)
Along with the giant eland (Tragelaphus derbianus), the common eland is one of the largest antelopes in existence. Its coat is tan, fawn or... More 30 Images 2 Videos
Fischer’s lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)
With such vibrant, colourful plumage it is easy to understand why this tiny parrot has been threatened by collection for the wild bird trade... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
Roaming the central plains of southern Africa is the slender springbok, the National Animal of South Africa. Within the last 100 years... More 48 Images 7 Videos
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
The most distinctive features of this heavily built antelope are its long, rapier-shaped horns and striking black and white facial markings... More 38 Images 8 Videos
Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii)
Information on the Peruvian plantcutter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha)
The hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) is named for the distinctive white plumage on the top of the head and the back of neck, which... More 9 Images 0 videos
Little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
The little green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) is an exquisite little bird with bright emerald green plumage. The little green bee-eater can... More 17 Images 1 Video

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