Caracul
Present throughout the country but very rarely seen the caracal
is a beautiful cinnamon coloured member of the cat family.
They prey on small mammals, and birds, have a gestation of 10
weeks and live for as long as 17 years.
Few cats can imitate the caraculs sudden spring to pull down
a bird in mid flight, sometimes as high as three meters, a remarkable
feat for such a small animal.
The soft thick coat has no distinct stripes but is clearly spotted
on the underside and has a shorter tail and longer ears than any
other African cat
Paw prints
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