5 fascinating facts about caracals

3/23/2020

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Nature Story: 5 fascinating facts about caracals

These graceful wild cats are not as well-known as lions and tigers, but they definitely deserve to be adored. If you don't know much about these animals, you should take a look at these 5 little-known caracal facts.

There are more wild cat species in the world than you think – enjoy the most adorable pictures of them!

Some quick caracal fun facts:

they reach 40-50 cm (16-20 in) at the shoulder;
males are a bit larger;
they are usually active during nighttime;
in Ancient Egypt, they were used for hunting;
they live in Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East and India.

#1 They use about 20 muscles to move their ears

Nature Story: Caracal facts ears — shutterstock

Caracals have an excellent sense of hearing. They adjust the position of their ears to hear even the slightest sounds of prey.

#2 They can run as fast as 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour

Nature Story: Caracal facts fast — shutterstock

If you enjoy these caracal facts, try to name all the big cats from this fun trivia quiz.

#3 Their average lifespan in the wild is up to 12 years

In captivity, caracals can live as long as 17 years.

#4 Caracal kittens are born with their ears furled

Nature Story: Caracal baby — shutterstock

It takes about three weeks for them to uncurl. Babies are also born with their eyes closed.

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#5 Because of the tufted ears, the caracal is often confused with the lynx

Nature Story: Caracal facts lynx — shutterstock shutterstock

It's quite easy to tell the difference between the two animals: the lynx has spotted fur, while caracals usually has no markings on their tan, brown or black coat.

Did you like these caracal fun facts? Do you know any other important facts about these animals? Tell us in the comments!

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18 Comments

catmom

These caracal are adorable cats.

Doris Dallaire

They’re lovely animals and I especially like their tufted ears! I had never heard of these beautiful cats.

Shae Deschenes

They are beautiful. Pictures are great, also the info. I sure hope they are not on the endangered species list like so many other animals in the world are.