Prof. Cool, the flat-headed cat would LOVE to play in your toilet!
These next cats all weigh within 7-10 pounds, only slightly larger than the first five on this thread. They are listed from smallest to largest.
Margay (
Leopardus wiedi)
This nocturnal cat lives in central and South America, and is perfectly adapted for life in the tree canopy, virtually living in them from birth to death. It has specially adapted claws and ankle joints which it can move 180 degrees, allowing it to move headfirst down vertical trees and run upside down beneath branches. It can hang from a single branch by one foot, with some assistance from it's long, muscular tail.
Sand Cat (
Felis margarita)
The Sand Cat is found in the deserts of northern Africa, and southwest Asia. Like the black-footed cat, it can survive without water, getting all the moisture it needs from its prey. It has fur pads on it's feet, which protect it's feet from the heat of the desert sand.
Bornean Bay Cat (
Catopuma badia )
Very little is known about this cat. It lives in Borneo, and it is extremely rare.
Andean Mountain Cat (
Oreailurus jacobitus )
This cat lives in the dry scublands of the lower mountains of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. Very little is known about it.
Manul (
Otocolobus manul )
Also known as Pallas' Cat, the manul lives in central Asia. It lives in very cold environments, and it was once hunted for it's soft fur, making it extremely rare today.