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.


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18 Comments
catmom
These caracal are adorable cats.
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Nov 11, 2022 6:03PM
Doris Dallaire
They’re lovely animals and I especially like their tufted ears! I had never heard of these beautiful cats.
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Apr 4, 2021 5:24PM
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.
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Jun 13, 2020 5:09PM
jayrvee
I found it really interesting. I saw one in Africa
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Mar 29, 2020 12:59AM
Diana Sarnicki
Loved The Information ! Did Not know of Caracals
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Mar 28, 2020 10:30PM
teraagee
They are beautiful. Never heard of them before.
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Mar 25, 2020 11:32PM
Linda Spreng
Another easy way to differentiate between caracal and lynx -- the caracal doesn't have the bushy sideburns that the lynx does.
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Mar 25, 2020 1:15PM
Cheryl McMeekin
Beautiful, very interesting info.
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Mar 25, 2020 12:34PM
Nancy Gardner
Beautiful cat, love those eyes.
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Mar 24, 2020 10:12PM
Priscilla DeSpain
Interesting and beautiful
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Mar 24, 2020 8:52PM
David Heinz
Interesting. I knew about these cats from reading stories about ancient Egypt.
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Mar 24, 2020 7:17PM
greene
Love all wild cats
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Mar 24, 2020 6:10PM
Lulu Anne Percival
Absolutely beautiful animals ❤️
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Mar 24, 2020 5:51PM
DIVER DEAN
I didn't know this. Great information.
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Mar 24, 2020 5:41PM
Audrey Lee
Love these cats!🐾🐾🖤❤️
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Mar 24, 2020 5:16PM

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