Tunisia’s cats are predominantly feral with a very small percentage adopted as indoor pets. Although Tunisian street cats live in close proximity to humans, they approach only when food is presented and shy away from being petted or handled. With their svelte frames and quick reflexes, these Mediterranean cats mislead the casual onlooker into believing that they are malnourished. Their thin bodies perhaps a nod to their elegant Egyptian ancestors, are likely a product of an active battle for survival in a hot climate.

It became apparent early on that my camera’s 10x zoom was woefully underpowered for the task; Tunisian cats are a skittish bunch with an uncanny ability to vanish at lightning speed. Although this may be a desirable trait from a feline perspective for dealing with potential threats such as dogs, it proved to be an unnerving challenge to me, especially without the advantage of a telephoto lens allowing for close-up shots from a respectable distance. 

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