Which African cat, that is extensively hunted for its fur, has the longest legs of all cats relative to its body size?
African golden cat African golden cat The African golden cat ("Caracal aurata") is a wild cat endemic to the rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is threatened due to deforestation and bushmeat hunting and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is a close relative of both the caracal and the serval. Previously, it was placed in the genus "Profelis". Its body size ranges from with a long tail. The phylogenetic relationships of the African golden cat. The African golden cat is placed in the family Felidae and the subfamily Felinae. The species was first described by Dutch zoologist Coenraad
African golden cat a domestic cat. Its rounded head is very small in relation to its body size. It is a heavily built cat, with stocky, long legs, a relatively short tail, and large paws. Body length usually varies within the range . Tail length ranges from , and shoulder height is about . The cat weighs around , with males being larger than females. The African golden cat has variable fur color, ranging from chestnut or reddish-brown, greyish brown to dark slaty. Some are spotted, with the spotting ranging from faded tan to heavy black in color. In others the spotting pattern