Caracal

A caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It is known for its long, tufted ears and its reddish-gold coat. 🐾

The caracal has a slender, graceful body with long legs and a short tail. Its coat is typically a reddish-gold or tawny color, without any spots or patterns. Its most distinctive feature is its long, black ear tufts, which can be up to three inches long.

Caracals are found in a wide variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and scrublands. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of small- to medium-sized animals, including rodents, birds, and small antelopes.

Caracals are a solitary and nocturnal species. They are known for their incredible hunting ability, including their ability to leap into the air and catch birds in mid-flight. They are also known to be very secretive and are rarely seen in the wild.