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Sand Cat Ultra

March 15, 2026 Zion National Park, UT 84767 US

Certainly! The sand cat, also known as Felis margarita, is a remarkable feline species native to the deserts of North Africa and Southwest Asia. Despite its small size, this elusive cat is incredibly adapted to its harsh desert environment. Sporting large ears adorned with distinctive tufts, the sand cat has superb hearing, aiding in the detection of prey scuttling across the sandy terrain. Renowned for its remarkable ability to survive without drinking water, the sand cat obtains most of its moisture from its prey. Unlike many other cat species, sand cats are skilled diggers, excavating burrows to seek shelter from the scorching desert heat. Despite its elusive nature, researchers have found that sand cats are solitary creatures, only coming together for mating purposes. These fascinating felines are truly masters of survival in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

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