The Living Forest (334) : European Wildcat
The European wildcat has a long, thick coat and wide set ears. It's the ancestor of the well known domestic cat.
This animal lives mostly in undisturbed forests and avoids intensively cultivated areas and settlements.
It’s a strong predator and its prey (rodents and birds) is caught with razor sharp claws and killed with a lethal bite to the neck or by suffocation.
Everything is consumed, including fur, feathers and bones.
Dutch name : Europese Wilde Kat
German name : Europäische Wildkatze (auch Waldkatze genannt)
Latin name : Felis silvestris silvestris
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Shot was made with a 850mm lens (500mm + 1,7x extender)
Location : Wolfsbush at Montenau, Belgium
(many thanks to the local forester who took me to the spot where this wild animal often resides)
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A big thanks to for the nomination of this picture !
sARTorio anna-dora 25. September 2019, 13:34
Eine herrliche Aufnahme, danke auch für die Informationen!Herzliche Grüsse. Anna-Dora
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Beautiful and very clear photo !Mark Billiau. 23. November 2015, 9:01
@ everybody who voted pro : thanks a lot and of course a special thanks to for the nomination of this picture !Mark
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