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The caracal is a medium sized cat that measures around 60 - 92 centimetres (2 - 3 feet) in head and body length with a 23 - 31 centimetre (9 - 12 inches) tail. Caracals stand around 38 - 50 centimetres (15 - 20 inches) at the shoulder. Male caracals weigh 13 - 19 kilograms (29 - 42 pounds), females are slightly smaller and weigh less at around 30 pounds. Male and female caracals are very similar in appearance.
Caracals have a more slender appearance and longer legs than lynxes. A caracals hind legs are noticeable more longer than their front legs. Their ears are elongated and have long black tufts which grow to measure around 1 - 2 inches in length. Their ears are used to locate prey and are controlled by 20 individual muscles.
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Are caracals the top predetors?
For adult caracals maybe yes. But caracal kittens no.
How are caracals unique?
Caracals have unique hunting abilities for cats: you can find more on the link.
How many caracals are there?
one
Do caracals eat humans?
No
What is the African Caracals niche?
The African Caracals niche is that the females defend their terretorry and the male goes out to hunt for food.
Why do caracals live in grasslands?
because they do
Why are caracals warm blooded?
because their mammals.
What type of defense do caracals have?
Camouflage is a primary defense against predators. When threatened in their preferred, open habitats, caracals lie flat and their plain, brown coats act as instant camouflage. Agile climbing abilities also aid caracals in escaping larger predators such as lions and hyenas.
Are caracals extinct?
No. They have a wide range and are listed as least concern by the IUCN.
Are caracals domestic cats?
The short answer is no. However, some people do keep these wild cats from Africa and Asia as exotic pets. These are no household kitties. Related to servals, caracals can weigh up to 40 pounds and can seriously injure a person with their teeth and claws. In ancient times, caracals were trained to hunt pigeons in an arena, each cat killing 10 to 12 birds with a single leap.
Where do Caracas's live?
If you mean 'Caracals', they live in northern Africa and southern Asia.
Why the caracal produces only two eggs?
Caracals don't lay eggs
