These creatures are worth our fascination.
Lions, tigers, and leopards tend to be at the center of attention when it comes to the feral cat world but that’s a bit of a shame because there are some incredible cat species that just as much is worth our fascination.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the caracal.
Not only do these wonders of Russian flavor have an incredible history but they are absolutely charming.
This magical creature is called a caracal.
Although they are practically considered tiny cats, they are literally quite massive, up to 50 pounds in some cases.
The coloration of this creature can vary from pale beige to bright red based on the region.
They are commonly solitary but from time to time, found in pairs. With their short tail as well as ear tufts, they are similar to the desert lynx.
These creatures can easily climb trees but they dig holes as well where they raise their babies until they are able to get out on their own.
Caracals actually find a mutual language with people and are sometimes kept as pets.
The origin of their name is from the Turkish word “karakulak”, which is “black ears”. The reason is understandable.
Caracals can survive in very, very small amounts of water. As a matter of fact, they get most of their water from their prey.
