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Caracal Snarl Caracals are known for their ability to capture birds by leaping as much 2 m or so into the air from a standing start. They are relatively common within South Africa and can spend long periods without water. Caracal,Caracal caracal,Felis caracal,Geotagged,South Africa Click/tap to enlarge

Caracal Snarl

Caracals are known for their ability to capture birds by leaping as much 2 m or so into the air from a standing start. They are relatively common within South Africa and can spend long periods without water.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    What an awesome beast it is. Was this one found in the wild? Posted 11 years ago

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The Caracal

The caracal is a fiercely territorial medium-sized cat ranging over Western Asia, South Asia and Africa. The caracal is classified as a small cat, yet is amongst the heaviest of all small cats, as well as the quickest, being nearly as fast as the serval.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
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Uploaded May 10, 2014. Captured May 24, 2013 00:43 in S949, South Africa.
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  • DSC-H100
  • f/4.7
  • 1/30s
  • ISO100
  • 23.6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.