Caracal - Wikipedia
WEBThe caracal (Caracal caracal) (/ ˈkærəkæl /) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and arid areas of Pakistan and northwestern India. It is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, relatively short tail, and long canine teeth.
Caracal | Description & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBAug 16, 2024 · caracal, (Caracal caracal), short-tailed cat (family Felidae) found in hills, deserts, and plains of Africa, the Middle East, and central and southwestern Asia. The caracal is a sleek short-haired cat with a reddish brown coat and long tufts of black hairs on the tips of its pointed ears.
Caracal - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBClass: Mammalia (Mammals) Order: Carnivora. Family: Felidae. Genus: Caracal. Species: caracal. ABOUT. Pretty kitty. With their sleek, streamlined body, short, reddish gold coat, and dramatic markings on the face, caracals are among the most beautiful of cats.
Caracal, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat is a caracal? This medium-size wildcat roams the savannas, deserts, and forests of much of Africa and parts of the Middle East. Its coat is typically a tawny or reddish gold with a white...
17 Cool Caracal Facts - Fact Animal
WEBThe caracal is a medium-sized, slender member of the cat family found across Africa and Central and Southwestern Asia. These strongly built felines have tan to brick red coats, distinctive tufted ears and long legs, especially their hindquarters.
Caracal: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
WEBWelcome to this comprehensive fact sheet on the caracal, a fascinating and elusive member of the feline family. Known for its striking appearance and remarkable agility, the caracal has intrigued wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Caracal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe caracal is a graceful, slender, cat with a short, thick coat and characteristic long black-tufted ears. Its body color ranges from tawny-gray to reddish-brown, and sometimes entirely black “melanistic” animals may occur.
Caracal Animal Profile - National Geographic Kids
WEBAnimals. Mammals. Caracals live on rocky hills or grasslands in the Middle East, Africa, and south Asia. The animal is one of more than 30 species of small wild cats. Common Name: Caracal....
Caracal - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Caracals are carnivores that eat a variety of animals of many different sizes from birds to small antelopes. If a caracal catches an animal and doesn’t eat all of it, this cat will drag it into a tree and put it up in the branches to eat it later.
Caracal - Africa's deadly beauty - Africa Geographic
WEBNov 15, 2021 · The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat found throughout Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. They are slightly stockier than their serval cousin, and their robust bodies are covered in a uniform coat of burnished red.