Cute but Lethal: The 10 Deadliest Small Cats

[@Xiporah]

Wild and feral cats: Expert hunters, primal survivors. My cat: *Vomits after eating a cricket.*

[@Nicolas-hh5cp]

But he did catch it, he still has it.

[@tessat338]

My cat used to pull the back legs off crickets and then let them go. I was so confused when I kept finding these weird, black bugs. It wasn't until I realized that they only had four legs each that I understood that they were really crickets. That and finding the abandoned cricket legs on the basement floor.

[@lyndelgado6138]

My cats did that 2 crickets coming from fireplace vent.

[@Call-me-Al]

​@@tessat338crickets make sounds with those legs, so basically your cat hates cricket noises and does its best to eliminate the source.

[@al145]

My cat ate half a mouse he dispatched in front of me before I could stop him, and he immediately barfed it back up.

[@Ali-bu6lo]

Black-footed cats taking pride at the 60% success rate. Drangonflies with 97% success rate: "Amateurs"

[@alexprost7505]

they are biorobots

[@alfianfahmi5430]

Dragonflies are like heat-seeking missiles 💀☠️

[@Syl-Vee]

Sand cat's superpower: cuteness.

[@dearthditch]

Surprised no one cross bred this cat to make a tiny house cat. Bad idea now, but they would’ve been awesome. The rusty spotted cat would be even cuter by size

[@tgill2943]

Oh! the fishing cat. Watched an entire BBC documentary and was never shown the cat catching a fish! I felt robbed I tells you... Thanks again

[@djquantize]

Why is there a positive correlation between cute and killer instinct ? Cat: commits bloody murder Me: aww, it's so cute. I want twelve.

[@mikielsahagun6054]

Just like athletes who are mostly in great shape, the byproduct is they're mostly attractive. Same concept with a very dangerous, well experienced predator

[@freedomcat]

Oh look at that little cat that just killed the mouse that was eating our food let's keep it in the house.Or are the barn equivalent: well that cat is killing the rats that are eating the cattle's food so let's leave them there they aren't doing any harm.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Our thoroughly domestic cat employs a mind control technique of hunting. He will sit and stare at me, then look toward his dish until I give him food. When I take him for walks on his leash, he tries it with birds and squirrels, too. His disgust at my inability to catch birds and squirrels for him is depressingly obvious.

[@redhammer5783]

Haha jokes

[@Liberatingamericans]

Well learn to hunt.

[@animalogic]

🤣

[@KimSpurre104]

😂😂

[@pamelamays4186]

The Sand Cat is adorable!😍

[@repeat_defender]

I've never seen the rusty spotted cat before, so beautiful!!

[@jamesdietz29]

I find it amazing and eerie that so many of these small cats resemble the domestic cat! I mean, if I were to run into some of these out in the wild my initial thoughts would be that it's just someone's house cat out on a prowl.

[@al145]

they have devastating skills, despite being goofy nerds

[@elizabeth10392]

Well, those wild cats are where domesticated cats came from.

[@verdaneart]

It's not an uncommon thought, I educate people on small cats at an AZA facility, we have 4 of these species, and almost every visitor comments on how some of them look like they're just house cats. Coincidentally, 2 of them *are* in the same Genus; Black Footed Cats and Sand Cats share the same Genus as House Cats, only separated by species! Felis Nigripes (Black Footed Cat), Felis Margarita (Sand Cat), and Felis Catus (House Cat)

[@FoobRMann]

@@jamesdietz29 i mean, cats were only very barely domesticated. They got new coat colorizations and got more social... that's pretty much it.

[@freedomcat]

​@verdaneartokay thanks to the Latin definition I know Margarita means sand

[@pamelamays4186]

The Rusty Spotted Cat is another cutie!

[@kellydalstok8900]

It’s very small and looks like a kitten all through its life 🥰

[@scottbubb2946]

Showing cats hunting birds, mice, fish, rabbits... Shows caracal with homey badger. Caracal: "Seriously? Come on you guys."

[@ahmadmoore4737]

I was just about to comment "now we see why they have that 25% hunting success rate" LOLOLOLOL😂😂😂😂!!!

[@timcarr6401]

The Honey Badger is nobody's homey.

[@heatherstub]

Wow! Who would have known about the Black-Footed Cat? I thought it would have been the Sand Cat. It may also be found in one of the driest places in Africa, the Namib Desert. Thank you for the hunt!

[@D.v1dL33]

They go on pawtrols. 😂

[@Moon_x_sun]

As soon as you said “outside your window or under your bed” I knew it was gonna be the house cat :) I have a kitty and as far as I have had her. Her kill rate is 0% bc the one spider she actually tried to hunt, I had to vacuum, bc she thought it was under the door, and didn’t want to look when I showed her where it actually was…

[@wamlartmuse17]

I live in Oklahoma, we have bobcats. They're so awesome 😊.

[@h0b05c4t]

omg Black Footed Kitty is so cute, WANT!

[@verdaneart]

While you certainly can't have one, you can check to see if any nearby accredited Zoos have them! In the USA, I know that the Greensboro Science Center, Hogle Zoo, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Living Desert Zoo, Birmingham Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, and a number of others have them. Also check out the Black Footed Cat Species Survival Plan and Working Group!

[@findingwisdomdotme]

Like wanting an object? Does the other party want to be waned?

[@al145]

My cat was an indoor cat, but he had double digit kills of mices. He's only been gone a few months but I feel taunted because reasons. They're disrespecting him because he's dead, or i'm just crazy and hallucinating. I have mice in my house, I forgot that key point. It's likely I have lost my mind

[@shack12319]

Crazy? I Was Crazy Once. They Locked Me In A Room. A Rubber Room. A Rubber Room With Rats.

[@al145]

@@shack12319 did they give you a cat to help with the rats?

[@WilliamHostman]

I've seen bobcats (Lynx rufus) at my home in the mountains of Western Oregon. Have also seen cougars (puma concolor) on the property, as well. We keep the domestics inside due to the risks.

[@verdaneart]

And that's the right thing to do for everyone! It's gotta be really cool to see the biggest of the small cats in person, especially out in the wild! I've only ever seen Cougars in Zoos, but it was still amazing to see them :3

[@r.awilliams9815]

Then there was Towser, a female tortie who was employed as the distillery cat at Glenturret Distillery, who eliminated some 28,000-29,000 mice in her lifetime. She is recognized by Guinness as the best mouser on record.

[@fleafrier1]

I can agree on hunting success rate but I’m unsure about which one’s ears I want scritch the most. They all appear to be sweet kitties.

[@krismaganti1268]

All of them are awesome, but I would love to see the dedicated Fishing cat episode 😸

[@joshc441]

I love that the cats in my neighborhood keep the snakes in my backyard tame. Lol

[@llYossarian]

15:20 - ...was that almost the Jurassic Park theme à la Jingle Cats!?

[@SadaEKE]

Fun fact: Caracal comes from Turkish name of the beast Kara Kulak, literally Black Ear.

[@haroldfrets5468]

Caracol- is spanish for snail home ( most of the time used to name the entire snail itself )

[@YuliJade]

All cats are the best cat in this world 🐈❤

[@FoobRMann]

Small cats are such survivors... so effective and versatile

[@jackthewinter5066]

These cats are extraordinary!!!

[@greercarroll7967]

"...that we know of." My favourite sentence 🎉 viva zoologists!

[@ian.r5261]

for me, it's a sentence that shows how dynamic our knowledge about our world

[@Weiner-Worm]

Thank you for encouraging people to keep their cats inside. If you love nature, do the right thing and protect nature from your domestic cat. For the protection of wildlife, for the saftey of your kitty, and for your health. Cats can spread to humans toxoplasmosis, bartonella, in rsre cases rabies and can infect each other wuth FeLV, FIV and other diseases

[@Ropeorsnake]

wow I first thought i was reading my comment 😺

[@alyssafigliano3994]

Thank you for highlighting the damage domestic cats can do! People often take it as a personal attack when I bring it up, like I'm criticizing them as a pet owner. I'm not! All I'm saying that keeping their cat indoors is a net positive for them, their cat's safety, and the environment. Cats are the single most invasive species on the planet; hopefully the more people figure that out the better things will get.

[@kimgred5660]

Your wrong it’s as. Humans is the most invasive species of all time

[@krumelkatze6558]

​@@kimgred5660 Right, thank you👍🏻

[@erinmac4750]

People need to fix their animals and support TNR programs in their communities. Chances are there is somewhere nearby that has problems with ferals, strays or cat colonies. Just finished going through trapping/TNR for 12/16 of the colony around my house. The other 4 will be done in January, hopefully.🤞😸

[@alyssafigliano3994]

@@kimgred5660 I meant non-human animal. No need to be rude about it dude.

[@alyssafigliano3994]

@@erinmac4750 That's really excellent work you're doing! Thank you for making a difference!

[@futuristica1710]

Majestic beings ❤

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Thanks again, Dan. Your Canadian delivery makes me come back for more.

[@markedis5902]

0:36 Hang on a minute, that’s Lindsay’s catch phrase

[@petergalione1414]

That we know of

[@jonnysinclair2186]

It’s spreading!

[@alphakowaclips]

Lindsay fan in the wild yoo

[@MaverickZ007]

They forgot to add the Deadliest of all "The abominable Orange cat"

[@al145]

my cat has at least 20 kills, he'd have more but he sadly died. He was orange though, and he defended the homestead with all his pride

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Our 'garfield' boy turned our back yard into a gopher graveyard. He'd go all over the neighborhood and get them, then hide their corpses in our back yard bushes. We had a neighbor come thank us, and another one ask to borrow him. 😂 Summer was bad.

[@erinmac4750]

Our municipal golf course could use his help. They have serious issues with ground squirrels.

[@Agamemnon-w9x]

1:48 That was some amazing footage! Mallard really thought he was home free, amazing best catch of the video

[@KimSpurre104]

I don’t have a favorite: they’re ALL beautiful (and the kittens are adorable)

[@krumelkatze6558]

Yes!!!!!! Cats are Gods!❤❤❤👍🏻🙏🏻🙇🏼‍♀️

[@chreeess]

The lynx was reintroduced in Colorado back between 99-06, they have been a phenomenal success in Colorado and this success helped push for the wolf reintroduction and hopefully soon the reintroduction of wolverines 🐾

[@johnbonwell8735]

I love ALL cats, but that black footed cat is pretty cute.

[@cruze86]

Cats are the cutest creature on earth ❤

[@jimmyzbike]

amazing list. such a specialized bunch of animals

[@pamelamays4186]

Up until now, I was unaware of the Jungle Cat.

[@steventyson378]

#1 deserves a full episode

[@gilliganmcneuter4550]

Oh boy I want to buy your book I love your illustrations

[@SonLukifer-uy1yz]

if a wild cat threatens a Hyrax rodent I WILL lose my mind.

[@tommern84]

And here is the most efficient and successful predator of it's eco system. The deadliest predator on the planet.. with the unbelievable hunting success rate of 99.99% The Sea horse .....

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

it's wild that the most successful predators are also the most funky looking. Frogfish are also really, insanely successful.

[@tommern84]

@aircraftcarrierwo-class yes.. you are totally right. I forgot about the frogfish 🤣 charming and interesting little creatures 😁

[@timcarr6401]

The serval has long fascinated me.

[@SorenAlba54]

Thanks for this video, Danielle; for it was the Jungle Cat one that got me my first set of Raycon earbuds with your discount and you know? After a few years of using it and now shifted to the next model, they still work perfectly.

[@ObingNNgpk]

So cute!!!!!!!

[@WoodenViking]

I‘m more of a dog person but boyyy that sand cat is adorable!

[@dannyarcher6370]

The Canuck lynx looks like a real bruiser...

[@curtvona4891]

Beautiful animals!

[@DarkHelixia]

Rodents last words: 'What a cuwuut wittle ...'

[@jasminek5557]

All these cats are so adorable, especially the #1 deadliest one. So cute

[@Phillyguy-215]

Rusty spotted cat and sand cat 🔥😎

[@bowi1332]

We are so in love with cats that we have nothing to say for their poor preys. 😅 (I'm glad you mentioned the issue with domestic cats though...)

[@touremuhammad5983]

I like how the Black-footed cat is a more ferocious, Kalahari equivalent of the Saharan Sand cat.

[@ShaneSemler]

I have to go with number one, the black footed cat.

[@pedroow1805]

Hey guys, Brazilian here. Fyi, pampas cat looks like a "Gato Palheiro" to me. If you want some footage, look up "Instituto Onça Pintada" or Jaguar Institute. They have rescued ones and they do an incredible job.

[@DoctorPlay]

I used to think lions were tough until I watched this video.

[@juliechaud]

Well, I love your show and I love all the critters you cover but one of my favourites of all time of course are cats so this is a delight for sure! I think my favourites are the sand cats, but the jungle cats are a close second. Thank you, Danielle. Your show is one of my favorites. ❤

[@h0b05c4t]

Can't have an episode about cats without a Nebula cameo! 😸

[@estervillafane]

Lo veo y no puedo creer que estas adorables criaturas sean tan letales . Hermosos . Ni idea de estas especies. Cada día se aprende ,por Uds que hacen este excelente trabajo

[@MegaReemreem]

My favourite is the fishing cat from Asia so adorable and so murderous 😂

[@DiscoverUniqueAnimals]

11:44 very beautiful cat

[@stoneybakermd1936]

i adore this lady lol

[@Ra11e111]

How do you calculate the hunting success rate (especially for small cats)?

[@Croydon387]

8:55 or build a catio so they’re outside but they aren’t killing birds

[@dlee827]

Cool for cats.

[@Gary-zq3pz]

I've got a tomcat living with me, from a local 'tribe' of feral cats from around here. He's the second cat I've had from this tribe. The first was female, and was a prolific killer. Leo is the same, but is better at killing squirrels.

[@prestonlanglais8271]

I didn't know cats could be such killers 😮

[@DeadMorozzz-hz4lh]

7:20 Scorpions are not insects though 😅 Of all channels I wasn't expecting Animalogic to be confused in that area:-) Cool video though! Love small cats!

[@futuristica1710]

Relax …

[@DeadMorozzz-hz4lh]

@futuristica1710 I expressed that observation absolutely lightheartedly, friend :-)

[@springtwigz]

Meow? Miaou, miaou! 😻

[@elyreo3201]

miaou? that's the french onomatopoeia for cats sound, i'll have to answer with miao!

[@springtwigz]

@ Yeah! That’s because I’m from Québec! That was my answer to Danielle’s meows 😸 (Edit: Actually, “Miao” is Italian, Spanish or Portuguese?)

[@johndean2110]

The Black footed cat is the cutest.😺

[@shawnetteruzicka6942]

Daniele happy birthday Thankyou for the refreshing rendition of these beautiful cats

[@inbellaland]

My favourite cat will always be the Pallas's Cat (aleady done an episode on them) but small cats are absolutely my favourite sub species :)

[@Tonyhouse1168]

BABOU!! You need to get him a toy or something..

[@Dark-Lord-Of-The-Sith]

I love kittens, all shapes and sizes. I am so glad that Earth has these cute adorable souls.

[@unisophia]

blackfooted cat is my favorite, always been :) although, sand cat and caracal are cute as well. btw, there’s a belief that domestic tabby cats with black paws, dark lips and dark spots on their palates are the best mousers :) maybe they have some of the blackfooted cat’s blood in them, that also gives them some of the wild BF cat’s hunting talent? :)

[@patax144]

the cat from our down stairs neighbohrs scaped today thre were some dogs around and loud meowing he seems to be safe now

[@charlescdt6509]

Will any books be signed? Looks awesome.

[@markcaputo8300]

❤❤❤❤❤ 😊😊😊 Thanks!

[@LuddyVonBeat]

My favorite is the Genet cat. Too elusive to mention.

[@robsyko7783]

The name is a misnomer- genets aren’t actually felines!

[@LuddyVonBeat]

@@robsyko7783 Interesting, I did not know that. Thank you. I met one once or twice, it looked and behaved like a cat.

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

I was hoping the internet's favorite fluffy round boys the Manuls would make this list, but it's tough to compete in this lineup.

[@Lovell-e9z]

Thank you for the information.

[@pamelamays4186]

Another adorable murder kitten. The Salt/Ghost Cat.

[@kezia8027]

Those jungle cats look awfully similar to Abyssinians! Is there any link there I wonder?

[@killerdude666]

Danielle also has a pet cat maybe a deadly cat at home we don't know 🤔

[@glen9593]

This is cool but makes zero sense. If we have barely any footage of these cats, how would we have any realistic idea as to their hunting success-rate?

[@Solomon0424]

These are just reported hunting success numbers through experts. Give animalogic a break

[@bugjams]

Not all recordings of other animals need to be accompanied by footage. Simple as. We can observe things and write them down.

[@al20o33]

i love caracals and servals!

[@jedver242]

I thought I should amend the list. My cat says she's the deadliest. Just guffawed at the rest. Except the sand cat. She said respect.

[@Eloh_Dragons]

Look at these lil’ guys

[@griffinrogerss]

Amazing thumbnail with this one

[@Barbarian1244]

Why no mention of the Andean mountain cat on the list?

[@sonkeschluter3654]

Urks, I don’t know about other languages but the german audio track is horrible. If it is something that you can choose please do not. It’s worse enough that I have to disable subtitles all the times.

[@susanbrown4891]

Beautiful cats.🐈‍⬛Very interesting video.🐈‍⬛Thank you for sharing.🐈‍⬛

[@SkelloBellow]

7:25 ...that is not an insect

[@MrX-wd8cm]

any chance for a show comparing the hunting skills of domestic cats of various colors ? ie) Tabbies vs Calicos and so on ?

[@mypal1990]

100% attac 0% damage

[@al145]

that you know of

[@gm3190]

My new cat (I moved to the country 4 months ago and a stray decided to move in with me). She has kittens, she is teaching them to hunt and man o man do they hunt. The've killed so far 2 snakes 1 bird and 2 rats. How do I know you ask? Because they keep leaving some of their kill for on my front door! 😂

[@MeiDei6289]

If these small cats come across each other in the wild are they able to cross breed? If they can, how do they tell the difference between each other?