Caracal
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Located

The Caracal is located in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and some parts of India.

Diet

Caracal will eat birds and mammals such as rodents, antelope and gazelle.

Habitat

They can be found in dry scrub, dry woodlands and semi-deserts of Africa and Western Asia.

Size

Approximate weight: 20 - 40 lbs.

Approximate height:. 3+ ft. from head to tail. Height is 1 - 1.5 ft.

Reproduction

A female's gestation period ranges from approximately 70 - 80 days. The litter size is usually 2 - 5 kittens.

Notes

Caracals bear a strong resemblance to the lynx with black tufts of fur that point out from the ears. They may not be related, however.