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Rare Sand Cat kitten born in Israel

A Sand Cat, a rare species from once thought to be extinct, was recently born in an Israeli safari park, according to Reuters. Zookeepers hope it will join the country's sand cat breeding program in order to keep the species alive.See some sand cat kittens born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2010.
By Mish Whalen

A Sand Cat, a rare species from once thought to be extinct, was recently born in an Israeli safari park, according to Reuters. Zookeepers hope it will join the country's sand cat breeding program in order to keep the species alive.

Renana, a 3-week-old sand kitten, is seen at her enclosure in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv on August 8, 2011.
Renana, a 3-week-old sand kitten, is seen at her enclosure in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv on August 8, 2011.Nir Elias / Reuters
Renana (L), a 3-week-old sand kitten, is seen next to her mother Rotem at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv on August 8, 2011.
Renana (L), a 3-week-old sand kitten, is seen next to her mother Rotem at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv on August 8, 2011.Nir Elias / Reuters

See some sand cat kittens born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2010.