ナショナルジオグラフィックのインスタグラム(natgeo) - 5月10日 23時53分

Image by @Joel Sartore | A european wildcat at @ParcoNaturaViva in Italy.
Recognize this little guy? That's because this species is likely an ancestor of the common house cat-- though wildcats like this one are slightly larger and have a more stout figure. They may look tame, but they're actually wild animals and absolutely not suitable as pets.
IUCN reports that true wildcat populations are difficult to estimate due to hybridization with domestic cats, and unfortunately this species is thought to be nearly extinct in many parts of Europe. Despite being legally protected, they are often mistaken for feral cats and killed by humans who consider them pests.
The opportunity to photograph this animal was made possible by @greenteenteam, an organization promoting youth involvement in nature and wildlife conservation.
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To see a full body portrait of this wildcat, check out @Joel Sartore!
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