Rare Cat Breed: The Caracal

The caracal is among the most beautiful of wild cats. Known for having a sleek, streamlined body, short, reddish gold coat, and fine markings on the face. Caracals are classified as small cats, but they are the heaviest and fastest of all the small cat breeds. Males can weigh up to 40 pounds, and females as much as 35. They stand between 16 to 20 inches at the shoulder, and are about 3 feet long.

This rather difficult to observe, secretive wild cat can be found living in Africa, India and the Middle East. These cats are mostly nocturnal (active at night) and typically live alone or sometimes in pairs. Caracals live off of a diet of birds and small mammals but unfortunately, their habitat is being threatened by agricultural expansion and the expanding desert, which is why they're classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Female caracals can give birth to a litter of around 1-6 kittens that usually go on their own at 9 to 10 months, however, some females will stay behind a bit longer with their mother.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

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