What's the most dangerous/deadliest cat in the world?

Shocking, isn't it?

Such a small cat can be so dangerous.

These cute creatures might not be that dangerous towards humans, gazelles or other big creatures, but their kill success rate is 60% (they hunt rodents and insects).

"If you're a gazelle or a wildebeest, a black-footed cat isn't at all deadly. But those success rates make them the deadliest little cat on Earth," said Luke Hunter, Chief Conservation Officer at Panthera, a global wildcat-conservation organization.

Black-footed cats represent but one species in a highly diverse feline family, many of which are difficult to observe in the wild and are not well-understood.

The black-footed cat, also called the small-spotted cat, is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35–52 cm. Despite its name, only the soles of its feet are black or dark brown. With its bold small spots and stripes on the tawny fur, it is well camouflaged, especially on moonlit nights.

"The black-footed cat is a nocturnal species found in Southern Africa. They are considered the deadliest cat in the world with a success rate of 60% on all of their hunts," said Chelsea Davis, San Diego Zoo wildlife care specialist.