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World's deadliest KITTENS named Thelma and Louise make their adorable debut at Utah zoo
World's deadliest KITTENS named Thelma and Louise make their adorable debut at Utah zoo

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World's deadliest KITTENS named Thelma and Louise make their adorable debut at Utah zoo

Utah 's Hogle Zoo has welcomed two deadly but adorable kittens named Thelma and Louise to their small animal family. Thelma and Louise are a pair of ten-month-old black-footed cat sisters - one of the deadliest species in the world. Despite their small size and similar appearance to a house cat, these felines are natural predators with a 60 percent success rate when hunting, which is significantly higher than the 20 percent success rate typically achieved by most big cats. The sisters arrived at the Salt Lake City zoo from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas as part of the Black-Footed Cat Consortium's effort to conserve the species. Black-footed cats are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating that their population is in decline. Thelma and Louise are being housed in Hogle's Small Animal Building, where they are often found 'napping, pouncing, exploring and engaging in enrichment activities,' according to the zoo. Adorable footage shared by the zoo shows Thelma and Louise playing in their habitat, pouncing on each other and viciously attacking their scratching post and paper scraps. 'Thelma is bold and playful, while Louise is a little more reserved—cautiously curious and content to observe before leaping into the action,' the zoo said. 'Together, they roll, chase, and tumble through their space.' Black-footed cats resemble tabby cats but derive their name from having black or dark brown soles or pads on their paws. Despite their miniature stature, black-footed cats can spring up to five feet in the air and cover a distance of six-and-a-half feet. These felines are native to Africa and are primarily found in the arid eastern regions of Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. They are the smallest species of wild cat found on the continent. In the Afrikaans language, they are called 'ant-hill tigers.' Thelma and Louise's arrival marked the return of black-footed cats to Hogle Zoo after their beloved Gaia was transferred to a Texas zoo in November. Gaia first came to Hogle in December 2023 and made headlines for her adorable appearance on the zoo's social media. She was often seen posing on a log in her enclosure, showcasing her distinctive black stripes and tiny toes. In one cute video posted to Instagram, Gaia was seen hunting around her enclosure for some carefully hidden kitty treats as part of her birthday celebrations. She was transferred to Cameron Park Zoo in Texas based on a breeding recommendation by the Black-Footed Cat Consortium. Despite her departure, Hogle Zoo pledged their commitment to 'caring for this deadly and fascinating species is far from over.' 'Hogle Zoo has actively and successfully participated in the Black-footed Cat Consortium, welcoming many kittens and educating the community about these charismatic but deadly cats,' the zoo said.

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