Sand cats are the Peter Pan of felines: they retain a kitten-like appearance their entire lives, giving the impression that they never seem to age. They live mostly in the desert Areas of North Africa, Arabia, Central Asia, and Pakistan but are considered near threatened due to the illegal pet trade and sport hunting.
These cats aren’t just cute but they are also well adapted to their harsh environment. They can survive in temperatures between −5 °C (23 °F) to 52 °C (126 °F) and are able to survive for months on the water in their food. Unfortunately, a recent study indicated that only 61% of sand cats born in captivity live to day 30, primarily due to maternal neglect; they are also prone to various respiratory illnesses which makes them unsuitable as pets.
(h/t: Boredpanda)
Sand Cats: Where The Adults Are Kittens And The Kittens Are Also Kittens
