The Most Lethal Tiny Cat

weighing a mere 2 pounds she'll even eat locusts the most lethal hunters in the entire cat family

A black-footed cat stalks through dark grass and low scrub, watching for prey and preparing to pounce. The documentary narration emphasizes that this tiny cat hunts insects and small animals with remarkable success, making the serious wildlife footage amusing as a reaction to someone acting unexpectedly dangerous or intense.

The most lethal hunters in the entire cat family. Jaira. She's tiny, weighing a mere two pounds, 200 times less than a lion. She finds almost anything that moves is a potential meal. She'll even eat locusts. But she prefers gerbils. Or if that doesn't work, birds. With a wiggle to tuck her legs in, She gets as low to the ground as possible. Primed like a spring, she can deliver maximum power to jump. She hits her target 60% of the time. It's what makes black-footed cats the most lethal hunters in the entire cat family.

• @fknktty / 11319 2024-04-07