All About Caracal: One Of India's Rarest Wild Cat
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Caracal is one of the rarest wild cats in India known for their distinct appearance and elusive nature.
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Last month, a caracal was spotted through camera traps in Rajasthan's Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve for the first time.
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They are medium sized wild cats with golden brown fur, long legs, and prominent ear tufts.
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Built for speed and agility, their strong, lean body helps them to leap high and catch prey mid-air.
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Historically, caracals are said to be trained by royalty in India and Persia to hunt birds. In ancient Egypt, they were often featured in art.
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Caracals, also known as desert lynx, are found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India
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They inhabit dry grasslands, scrub forests and semi-arid regions that provide them both cover and prey.
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Caracals are carnivores who prey on birds, rodents, small mammals and antelopes.
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Despite under Wildlife Protection Act, their sightings remain rare with fewer than 100 population remaining.
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