This Strange Wild Cat Is Called A Caracal… And It Might Just Be The Cutest Animal In The World.

Caracals are one of the most beautiful and charming cat breeds.

Caracals are medium-sized wild cats native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. It is characterized by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, and long canine teeth. Its coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings.

They have a very russet color and have a fascinating history.

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They are called caracals.

Caracals are considered small cats but weigh nearly 50 pounds.

The color might range from pale beige to bright red.

Caracals are solitary or are together with their mated pairs and appear like desert lynx or bobcat.

Caracals climb trees and dig burrows for their kittens until they grow up.

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The name comes from ‘Karakulak’ in Turkish, which stands for black ears.

 

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They rarely drink water.

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They feed on rodents and rabbits but are fond of birds.

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They are nocturnal animals.

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India and Iran had them have hunting animals previously.

 

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And they are one of the most adorable creatures we have ever seen.

Just look at this guy!

I think I’m in love.

 

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cute baby caracals

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cute wild caracals

cute wild caracals

cute wild caracals