05/14/2026
If so deadly, explain the floof! 😻
The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas has announced the birth of its first-ever black-footed cat kitten, born April 7 to parents Gaia and Finn.
Shortly after birth, first-time mother Gaia stopped showing maternal care behaviors, so the zoo's animal care team stepped in to hand-rear the kitten around the clock.
The tiny feline is now growing stronger each day under the care of the Bird and Small Mammal Department and veterinary staff.
Despite looking like an ordinary house cat, the black-footed cat holds the title of world's deadliest feline, with a 60% hunting success rate compared to a lion's 25%.
They are also Africa's smallest wild cat, weighing as little as two pounds fully grown.
With fewer than 30 black-footed cats in zoos across the country, this birth is considered a significant milestone for conservation efforts.
The zoo says the public can follow the kitten's progress on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
