Least Concern
Caracal
Caracal caracal
A sleek medium-sized wild cat known for its long black ear tufts and powerful leaps.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–12 years in the wild; up to 19 years in captivity
Size
Body length 60–105 cm; tail 20–35 cm; weight 8–20 kg
Scientific Name
Caracal caracal
About Caracal
A sleek medium-sized wild cat known for its long black ear tufts and powerful leaps.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–12 years in the wild; up to 19 years in captivity, a size of Body length 60–105 cm; tail 20–35 cm; weight 8–20 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Caracals can spring high into the air to swat birds out of flight.
Where Caracal Lives
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Namib edge
, Namibia
Rajasthan scrublands
, India