Caracal is a medium sized wild cat living in Africa, it is commonly known as the African Lynx. It is related to the Serval. The name Caracal comes from a turkish word which means black ear.It has highly sensitive hearing as it is nocturnal. It reaches 40- 50 cm and can weigh 8-18 kg.Although it is small, it is able to outrun and overpower ostriches which is the largest bird on earth. The caracal is highly secretive and territorial and is also solitary.
The carcal has unique hunting techniques. It can catch prey by leaping into the air and catching the birds in midair.