African Golden Cat Conservation and Behavior

The African golden cat is a rarely seen wild cat, recently captured on video by Panthera, a conservation organization. The footage, taken in Gabon, shows the cat in its natural habitat. The species is listed as near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting. Panthera aims to raise awareness and encourage further research and conservation efforts.

What organization released the video of the African golden cat?

• World Wildlife Fund

• Panthera

• Wildlife Conservation Society

• National Geographic

Where was the camera trap set up to capture the African golden cat?

• South Africa

• Gabon

• Kenya

• Nigeria

What activity was the African golden cat engaged in during the night scene of the video?

• Sleeping

• Hunting a bat

• Playing with other cats

• Climbing a tree

How are most records of the African golden cat obtained?

• Via satellite imagery

• By tracking their footprints

• From camera traps or dead animals

• Through direct observation

What is the typical weight of an African golden cat?

• 50 pounds

• 15 pounds

• 28 pounds

• 40 pounds

What is the primary diet of the African golden cat?

• Birds

• Fish

• Insects

• Rodents

What is the conservation status of the African golden cat according to the IUCN Red List?

• Critically endangered

• Endangered

• Near threatened

• Vulnerable

What does Panthera hope to achieve by releasing the video of the African golden cat?

• Raise funds for their organization

• Encourage further study and conservation efforts

• Increase tourism in Gabon

• Promote wildlife photography