Unlike their feline relatives, Sand Cats are a solitary species. They also have unique traits that make them well-adapted to extreme climates, such as thick hair between their toes to protect their paw pads from hot sand! 🐾 Share your favourite Sand Cat facts, down below ⬇️ | Planet Zoo

🐱🐾 Sand cats are a secretive species; their foot pads have fur, so they can walk on the sand and leave little to no tracks. Here at the Zoo, their exhibit at the Small Mammal House is the same temperature year-round. But they're built to withstand very hot and cold temperatures in the wild by burrowing into the sand! Visit our sand cats, Thor and Lulu, and chat with keepers at the 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. animal encounters! VISIT: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/daily-events. | Smithsonian’s Nat

The sand cat is absolutely adorable, but behind its cute demeanor lies a ferocious carnivore. | National Geographic Animals