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CARACAL (Caracal caracal), pronounced /ˈkærəkæl/) The caracal is classified as a small cat, yet is amongst the heaviest of all small cats, as well as the quickest, being nearly as fast as the serval. The feet of a caracal have numerous stiff hairs growing between the pads. These probably help the animal walk on soft sand. The jaw is short and equipped with powerful teeth. It is best known for its spectacular skill at hunting birds, able to snatch a bird in flight, sometimes more than one at a time. It can jump and climb exceptionally well, which enables it to catch hyraxes better than probably any other carnivore. If no cover is available in which to conceal itself, a caracal may flatten itself against the ground and remain motionless, allowing its coat colour to act as camouflage. Among the least seen of the common animals in Africa, sightings are exceptionally rare Because it is so easily tamed, the caracal is sometimes kept as a pet and can adapt to living with humans Life expectancy in the wild is 12 years, and 17 years in captivity. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal Other image you might enjoy: Caracal Cheetah and Newborn Kittens Canadian Lynx

CARACAL (Caracal caracal), pronounced /ˈkærəkæl/)

  • The caracal is classified as a small cat, yet is amongst the heaviest of all small cats, as well as the quickest, being nearly as fast as the serval.
  • The feet of a caracal have numerous stiff hairs growing between the pads. These probably help the animal walk on soft sand.
  • The jaw is short and equipped with powerful teeth.
  • It is best known for its spectacular skill at hunting birds, able to snatch a bird in flight, sometimes more than one at a time.
  • It can jump and climb exceptionally well, which enables it to catch hyraxes better than probably any other carnivore. If no cover is available in which to conceal itself, a caracal may flatten itself against the ground and remain motionless, allowing its coat colour to act as camouflage.
  • Among the least seen of the common animals in Africa, sightings are exceptionally rare
  • Because it is so easily tamed, the caracal is sometimes kept as a pet and can adapt to living with humans
  • Life expectancy in the wild is 12 years, and 17 years in captivity.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

Other image you might enjoy:

Caracal

Cheetah and Newborn Kittens

Canadian Lynx

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