Cats are among the most common animals in homes in Brazil and around the world, being easy to tame and excellent company. However, these little animals have very dangerous wild relatives, and we are not just talking about the lion or the jaguar. This is because there are several wild cats that look like domestic cats in nature, see!
Some wild cats that look domestic
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Anyone who saw any of the cats listed below could easily imagine that they were a common domestic cat, like the ones we have at home.
However, this would be a fatal mistake, as they are very wild animals and could not be domesticated in any way. See the examples below and see how similar they are!
pallas cat
This common species in Central Asia is easily read as a slightly different breed from domestic cats. However, the similarities are only in appearance, since the Pallas's cat is a wild animal and that in no way could be domesticated.
To recognize it, you need to observe the dense fur and the less pointed ears.
sand cat
Common in African and Asian continents, these cats have many similarities with domestic cats, starting with the size and shape of the face. However, they are animals that live in the wild and must remain so.
Also, note that they stand out through their yellow fur, which works as a form of camouflage in the desert.
African Golden Cat
Perhaps this cat is the one that manages to serve as an intermediary between domestic and wild cats, as they have appearances that resemble both. However, what most differentiates them is the fur above the ears.
In addition, they are wild animals and excellent hunters that live in the African savannas together with other wild cats.
bengal cat
Finally, we have the example of a feline that most resembles a domestic cat and that would certainly confuse many people. This is the Bengal cat, a breed that lives in Asian countries and has many characteristics similar to domestic cats.
However, they live in the wild, where they can hunt small birds and rodents.
