- Characteristic features
The caracal has a shorthaired reddish fur. The slender ears have long black hair tufts on the top. Females weigh up to 15 kg and males can reach a weight up to 19 kg.
- Special characteristics
To catch low flying birds the caracal is capable to jump out of stand up to 3m high.
- Food
Caracals live on birds, hares, mongooses, small gazelles, carrions and also sheep; which causes anger from the farmers.
- Life expectancy
A caracal can reach an age of 18 years.
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