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Caracal (Caracal caracal) The Caracal in appearance resembles the Lynx in having characteristic dark tufts on its large, pointed ears and is indeed often referred to as the African Lynx or Desert Lynx, however the caracal is not closely related to the true lynx species. Extending the visual comparison, the body of the caracal …
There are possibly two reasons why caracals have large, dark tufts on the tips of their ears. I say ‘possibly’ because I don’t think we know for sure. Also, you could ask why Maine Coon cats have large ear tufts (although less impressive than the caracal’s). There is no reason why Maine Coons have …
Location: Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa. Photographer: Tiaan Steynberg (33 years-of-age). The caracal is hunting what appears to be a domestic tabby cat (this is what the newspapers are saying). But is he? Is the hunted cat an African wildcat? He could be because they look very similar. Also it is probable that the …
R.H.N Smithers, of the University of Pretoria had a pet caracal. He referred to it in his book: The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion (1983). He writes that as an adult she caught doves “quicker than the eye can follow”. He said that “her reactions were very quick and she had extraordinary powers …
The caracal shares some of its habitat with larger predators such as leopards, lions and hyenas. Sometimes they fall prey to these larger animals and are eaten by them. Wild dogs also pose a threat. That is about it in answering the question in the title. However, the caracal is a spirited animal. In …
This is a bit of fun (mainly). Light-heartedness after some heavyish stuff. There is a photo on Facebook taken by the Savannah Cat Shoppe called “Serval Cat’s photo” meaning a photo of serval cats. It is also captioned “All seven”. It may have been taken with a mobile phone. It is an interesting photo. Initially, …
This is a post about Sarah Menzies who went to Africa and felt like she received a big hug from nature. And, you know, I can definitely understand that even though I have not been to Africa. Sarah has her own website: catteemission.com, where she raises money for homeless and unwanted cats through the sale …
by Deborah-Ann Milette (New York) Noah’s Wonder a picture of beauty In a previous short story I revealed that I rescued exotic cats (Caracals Can Communicate with Their Ears). Well, I never in my life thought that my adopted father would actually get involved in my passion to rescue a serval and caracal in …
