Recently, officials have confirmed the return of the rare caracal in the Thar Desert near the India-Pakistan border.
About Caracal:
It is an elusive medium-sized wild cat species.
It is often referred to as the desert lyn; however, they are more closely related to the African golden cat and the Serval.
In India, it is called siya gosh, a Persian name that translates as ‘black Ear’.
Appearance:
The caracal has a solid build, long legs, a short face, and tufted ears.
The cat’s fur is generally a red-tan or sand, although some black caracals have also been seen.
Habitat: It can be found in many environments, such as semi-deserts, savannahs, shrublands, steppes, forests, and woodlands. It prefers dry areas with very little rainfall.
Distribution: It is native to Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, northwestern India (primarily in Rajasthan and Gujarat) and arid areas of Pakistan.
Characteristics:
Like most species of cat, the caracal is predominantly nocturnal.
They live in small herds and it is shy and elusive nature makes them difficult to spot in the wild.
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