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First Footage of Libya Desert Phantoms
Wildlife photographer Mohammed Al-Muntasir has for the first time found documented proof of the existence of the sand cat in Libya. A video posted in 2017 shows a small cat lying in the desert, marking the first official evidence of this species in Libya. Although sand cats are typically known to inhabit large desert areas, this region had lacked any formal record of their presence, making this discovery scientifically significant. The collaboration between Al-Muntasir and biologists led to an eight-year project to document his observations, resulting in a study confirming that these cats primarily reside in southwestern Libya. Sand cats face threats from climate change, illegal trafficking, and their populations have declined, although they are currently classified as "Least Concern."
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