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, long legs, a …

Feb 18, 2025 · The caracal is a mesmerizing cat of great courage and beauty. With its extraordinarily long and pointy ears and its freakish ability to fling itself metres in the air and almost fly, it is a …

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 brown …

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 “melanistic” …

The 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 …

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 caracals have no …

The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute provides information about caracal lynx, including their habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts.

The body of a caracal is built for sneak attacks. Caracals are superfast, and with footpads cushioned by stiff fur they make practically no noise as they sprint toward targets.

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, including grasslands, …

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 its closest …