ASHEBORO, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Zoo revealed the birth of 3 sand cat kittens on Friday, June 2.
According to the zoo, the kittens were born upon Thursday, May 11, to novice mom Sahara, and daddy Cosmo.
“The mom and triplets are doing well. The trio are beginning to explore their surroundings in the Desert Habitat. Lucky guests may be able to catch a glimpse of them in the coming days,” specifies the zoo in its statement. “Though they appear adorable with big ears, eyes, and petite frame, looks can be deceiving. Zookeepers are quick to tell you they are wild, ferocious animals that should never be kept as pets.”
This birth marks the 3rd at the zoo in less than 2 weeks. A giraffe calf was born upon May 20, and a chimpanzee baby was born the following day. Nine red wolf pups were invited previously in May too.
“These small and mighty hunters kill venomous snakes in the desert. They are the only cats to live exclusively in desert environments,” the zoo includes. “The sand cat is one of the world’s smallest feline species, weighing from four to eight pounds and measuring, on average, 20 inches long. The gestation period is around 60 days. Under human care, a sand cat can live to be 13 years old.”
For more details about sand cats, please go to the North Carolina Zoo website.
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