Habitat: found mainly in dry
It has become scarce in
Behavior: The caracal is largely nocturnal but is sometimes seen by day, particularly in cooler portions of its range. It jumps and climbs well, and is a skillful, agile hunter. Mainly terrestrial and usually solitary, it stalks prey, then captures it after a quick dash or leap. The caracal is renowned for catching low-flying birds.
Diet: The Caracal diet includes birds, rodents, and other small mammals.
night time hunter.
Scientific Name: caracal caracal
Size: Female: 60cm - 92cm (2'-2" - 3'- 4") Head to Body Length with Tail an additional 1/3 of length
lifespan: in the wild, caracals live for about 12 years. In captivity, they may live up to 17 years.
