Gaia, a tiny African black-footed cat, marked her first birthday at Utah's Hogle Zoo with some delicious treats. Despite her adorable appearance, she belongs to one of Africa's deadliest cat species.

But bigger doesn’t always mean better in the animal kingdom—just ask Gaia, the 8-month-old black-footed cat who recently arrived at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Though she may look cute, Gaia is a top ...