
Caracal - Wikipedia
The caracal (Caracal caracal; / ˈkærəkæl /) is a 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, …
Caracal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The 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 …
Caracal | Description & Facts | Britannica
Dec 5, 2025 · Caracal, short-tailed cat (family Felidae) found in hills, deserts, and plains of Africa, the Middle East, and central and southwestern Asia. It is sleek and short-haired, with a reddish …
Caracals - Everything You Need to Know | The Big Cat Sanctuary
The caracal is a wild cat that is native to a wide range of habitats in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Caracals are adaptable animals that can live in a variety of environments, …
Caracal - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
With their sleek, streamlined body, short, reddish gold coat, and dramatic markings on the face, caracals are among the most beautiful of cats. Also called the desert lynx, medium-sized …
They leap 10 feet in the air and use their bizarre ears to ...
Mar 3, 2025 · A caracal is a medium-sized beautiful wild cat with a sandy coat and some freckling (often faint) on the belly and the insides of the legs. It has large, black pointed ears.
Caracal Animal Facts - Caracal Caracal - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · “A small cat that can run up to 50 miles per hour” Caracals can be found in many places including Africa, the Middle East and India. The serval and the African golden cat are …
Caracal, facts and photos | National Geographic
What 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...
Small Cat Spotlight: Caracal - Panthera
Apr 3, 2024 · The caracal (Caracal caracal) is one of two members of the Caracal genus, along with the African golden cat. This medium-sized, muscular cat generally has reddish-brown fur, …
Living Species - Caracal | IUCN CatSG
It is the largest of the African small cats. The fur of the caracal is short and tawny-brown to brick-red coloured without any markings, and its underparts are pale. Near the nose and the eyes, …