Facts about the Caracal -- Felis caracal:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height 45 cm, mass (m) 17 kg, (f) 11 kg.

COLOUR: The coat is yellowish-red, varying from pale sandy to brick red along the back with a paler, usually spotted, abdomen. The face has black and white markings on it. The pointed ears end in long black tufts.

MOST LIKE: The Serval, which is roughly the same size but yellow and spotted with black.

HABITAT: In open, dry country from semi-desert to savanna. Sleeps in crevices among rocks, stones, or fallen trees.

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park
Karoo National Park