Chati, Felis mitis

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Chati, Felis mitis

Chati, Felis mitis, female. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1840

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Bildersaal Felis Friedrich Gallery Georg Leopardus Naturhistorischer Thierreiches Treitschke Mitis

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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts Chati, a female Felis mitis, also known as the sand cat or dune cat. The sand cat is a small wild cat species native to the desert regions of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Chati is shown in a graceful and alert pose, her fur beautifully rendered in intricate detail, with each individual strand bringing out the softness and texture of her sandy-colored coat. The lithograph is part of the Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, or Natural History Picture Gallery of the Animal Kingdom, published by Georg Friedrich Treitschke in Leipzig in 1840. Treitschke was a renowned German naturalist and publisher who produced high-quality works on natural history, making them accessible to a wider audience. The sand cat is a rare and elusive species, making it a prized addition to any natural history collection. Chati's image is a testament to the skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the time, who went to great lengths to document and preserve the natural world. The sand cat is well-adapted to its desert environment, with large paws that help it move easily over sand dunes and long whiskers that detect prey in the dark. Its diet consists mainly of rodents, birds, and reptiles. Despite its small size, the sand cat is a formidable hunter and can take down prey much larger than itself. This beautiful lithograph not only showcases the natural beauty of the sand cat but also highlights the importance of natural history in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.

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