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35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Carnivora; Family: Felidae; Genus: Felis; Genus species: Felis libyca. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: 51-63 cm; Weight: 3.2-64. Kg; Identification: The color of the Cape wild cat is variable: gray, tan, orange, or black. It has dark stripes on the upper legs, fainter stripes on the body, rings around its tail, and a lighter underside; Habitat: Varied, including urban areas; Diet: Carnivore: rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects; Reproduction: After a gestation period of 56-60 days, the female gives birth to 2-5 kittens. The young become independent by the time they are five months old; Social Structure: Cape wild cats may hunt in family groups; Behavior: This nocturnal cat lives in underground burrows; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: This is one of the ancestors of the domestic cat.