The BCR says this is one of the most difficult cats to study, because their foot-pads allow them to walk on sand without sinking, leaving almost no foot prints behind.When a light is shone on them, they crouch down and close their eyes, preventing the reflection back, not allowing them to be tracked, and they bury their food, making it impossible to see their diet. The sandy colored coat makes them blend in purrfectly to their environment, which was the goal of course. The sand cats' large triangular ears help it locate prey, both above the sand, and below. sand cats are threatened, like most big cats are, by human population and hunters. They love sunning themselves on rocks, making them easy prey. The easy attitude got them into the pet trade in 1960 as well.
It's not ok to hunt big cats. Help find out more at all the big cat sights you can find, (I do not recommend Wikipedia).
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