Unraveling the Secrets of African Black-Footed Cats: Rare Beauty in the Shadows. Save the Miniature Predators Hi there! I'm an African black-footed cat, one of the smallest wild cats in Africa. I live in Southern Africa's savannas and grasslands. I'm nocturnal, meaning I'm active at night, and I hunt small animals like rodents and birds. I'm a solitary creature, but I briefly join with a male during mating season. I face challenges due to habitat loss and predators . Conservation efforts are vital to protect us and our home. Despite being small, I'm tough and determined to survive in Africa's vast landscape s. As an African black-footed cat, I'm a small wild cat native to Southern Africa . Among all wild cat species, I'm one of the tiniest, weighing only 2 to 4.5 pounds. You can easily identify me by the black markings on my feet , which help me move stealthily while hunting. I take pride in my e xcellent hunting skills , and I love to prey