A rare baby Sand Cat was born to Israel’s Safari Zoo recently. Once a common cat in the dunes of Israel, the cat has become basically extinct in the region. The newborn has given hope to conversationalists who hope one day to reintroduce the Sand Cat to the wild. - The Uniblog

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Rare Sand Kitten Birth Gives Hope for Conservation
After 63 days of gestation, a rare Sand Cat Kitten was born at Israel’s Safari Zoo. Once plentiful in numbers in the dunes of Israel, the Sand Cat has become extinct in the region. This is Safari Zoo’s first successful Sand Cat birth and it is hoped this kitten will join Israel’s Sand Cat Breeding Program in order to help reintroduce the species into the wild.

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Photo credits: Safari Zoo