Meet World's Most Successful Hunter Cat
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Black-footed cats, one of the rarest cats in the world, are astonishingly active and successful nocturnal hunters
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The black-footed cat is renowned as the world's most successful hunter within the cat family
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According to BBC Wildlife Magazine, they make a hunting attempt every 30 minutes, and are successful 60% of the time
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Their success rates makes them one of the world's most efficient predators
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They eat a wide variety of prey, from gerbils and shrews to small birds and insects, and make 10-14 kills every night
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They employ various hunting techniques, including "fast hunting", "still hunting", and sneaking up on prey
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The black-footed cat is the smallest wild cat in Africa, characterised by its tawny fur with dark spots and bands
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It has a short, black-tipped tail, and, as the name suggests, black foot pads
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