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	San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Caracal
		Caracals are generally solitary and patrol and aggressively defend their territory.
		Caracal mothers will make a den in an abandoned aardvark or porcupine burrow and will have a litter of several kittens born tiny and helpless with their eyes sealed shut.
		Caracals are found in habitats that are different from their feline cousins.
	www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-caracal.html (797 words)

	Caracal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Caracals are labeled as small cats, but are the heaviest of all small cats, as well as the fastest.
		The Caracal resembles a lynx and for a long time it was considered a close relative of the lynxes.
		Caracals are almost impossible to see in the wild, not because there are very few of them, but because they hide extremely well.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Caracal (677 words)

	CARACAL - LoveToKnow Article on CARACAL (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Frequent reference is made in Greek and Roman literature to the lynx, and from such descriptions as are given of it there is little doubt that the caracal, and not the European lynx, was referred to.
		In South Africa, where the caracal abounds, its hide is made by the Zulus into skin-cloaks, known as karosses.
		According to W. Sclater, these when used as blankets are said to be beneficial in cases of rheumatism; an ointment prepared from the fat of the animal being employed for the same purpose.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CA/CARACAL.htm (222 words)

	The CARACAL
		THOUGH the caracal resembles the lynx in size, figure, aspect, and the pencil of fl hair on the tips of the ears, we are of opinion, from the disparities between these two animals, that they belong to different species.
		The caracal feasts upon the offals [sic] of the lion’s table, and sometimes accompanies him at no great distance, having nothing to apprehend from his rage, because he is unable, like the panther, to pursue the caracal to the tops of the tallest trees.
		For all these reasons the caracal has been called the lion’s guide or provider.* The latter, whose smell is not a- [222] cute, employs the former to scent animals at a distance, and rewards him with a part of the spoil.
	faculty.njcu.edu /fmoran/vol5caracal.htm (1149 words)

	KZN Wildlife - Wildlife Management Caracal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The caracal, Felis caracal, better known as the ‘rooikat’ in most sheep farming areas, is increasing its distribution in Southern Africa in spite of concerted efforts to eliminate it.
		Caracal can be excluded from an area by using wine-netting fence with stones packed along the base to prevent animals crawling underneath, and an overhang on top to ensure that the caracal does not climb over the fence.
		Caracal urine or faeces can be used as lures at gin traps, and various methods are used to attract Caracals into cage traps, including smelly baits, rotting fish, urine and faeces from other Caracals, a piece of skin or even a bunch of chicken feathers on a string.
	www.kznwildlife.com /mngt_caracal.htm (1747 words)

	Animal Planet :: Corwin's Carnival of Creatures (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Caracals have reddish-brown fur on their back and flanks, while their underparts are white with faint spots.
		Caracals are carnivorous and prey primarily on birds, rodents and small antelope.
		Finicky eaters, caracals discard the viscera (internal organs) of the mammals they catch, partially pluck the fur off hyraxes and larger kills, and avoid eating hair by shearing meat neatly from the skin.
	animal.discovery.com /fansites/jeffcorwin/carnival/feline/caracal.html (564 words)

	Controlling the caracal
		Caracals are predominantly nocturnal and it is unusual to sight them during the day as these intelligent creatures are highly adept at concealment in the most meagre cover.
		The caracal is an opportunistic feeder, adapted to living under a range of conditions and is quite capable of killing prey much larger than itself.
		By trapping caracal, they are able to move them to areas with low caracal numbers, or where caracal are not problem animals; game farms springing up in the area providing the most likely new homes.
	www.scienceinafrica.co.za /2004/january/caracal.htm (1251 words)

	Caracal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Caracals are easily tamed and have historically been used to aid humans in hunting in Persia & India.
		Caracals live for at least 12 years in the wild and up to 19 years in captivity.
		Caracals have a short reddish-brown coat with a white chin, throat and belly.
	www.bigcats.org /abc/identification/caracal.html (293 words)

	SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Caracals kill game and livestock like typical cats by sinking their fangs into the throat of the animal.
		Young Caracal that are still learning the ways of life would also try to bring the prey down by grabbing it on the hind quarters with its front paws hence the marks we often see on the buttocks of prey animals.
		Despite the negative attitude towards Caracal in general it is important to note that not all Caracal are livestock thieves.
	www.sahunt.co.za /sahunter/frontpage/caracal.html (877 words)

	Caracal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The European lynx and the bobcat are the caracal’s closest relatives.
		Caracals resemble lynxes, but are smaller, with long ears topped by tufts of fl fur.
		Caracals are fierce hunters that can take down prey over twice their body weight (eg.
	www.wildinfo.com /facts/Caracal.asp?page=/facts/Caracal.asp (399 words)

	Caracal
		The pelage of the caracal is dense and relatively short, a uniform reddish-brown in colour.
		Caracals do not seem to have a particular mating season; in South Africa the kittens are mainly born in July and August; in Zimbabwe, September and December.
		Caracals seem to be increasingly common further south of the equator, but Mendelsshon (1989) states that they are relatively numerous in the south of Israel and are not endangered.
	www.catsurvivaltrust.org /caracal.htm (1441 words)

	The Living Desert - Caracaral
		The caracal is a powerful, medium-sized cat with a slender body and slim legs.
		Nicknamed "desert lynx," caracals are found from central India, west through Asia to Israel and Jordan, and south into the Arabian peninsula and African continent.
		With their long, tasseled ears and expressive faces, caracals are one of the most handsome felines.
	www.livingdesert.org /animals/caracal.asp (377 words)

	Mammals » Exotic Cats » Caracal Main Page
		In the wild, the Caracal is a solitary cat and is primarily nocturnal in nature.
		Training is recommended for Caracals and all exotic cats as a preventative measure against unfortunate accidents involving the cat and visitors, owners and other household pets.
		Litters of Caracals are from one to six cubs, born in abandoned holes.
	centralpets.com /animals/mammals/exotic_cats/ect2899.html (697 words)

	The Wild Habitat - Caracal (Felis caracal) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The caracal is smaller than the lynx, weighing about fifty pounds; males are notably larger than the females.
		The fur of the caracal is a reddish-brown color with white on their chin, throat, and belly.
		The caracal is found in most of Africa and parts of Central India in mostly dry areas, but also woodlands, savanna, hilly areas, and scrubland.
	library.thinkquest.org /11234/caracal.html (319 words)

	Predator Conservation Trust: Caracal information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Caracal are easily identified by the prominent tufts of hair on the tips of their fl ears.
		The caracal is smaller than many of the other predators found in Namibia, standing approximately 40-50 centimetres in height, and weighing approximately 10-14 kilograms, with males being generally heavier than females.
		Caracal are found in countries across Africa, as well as Asia and the middle east.
	www.predatorconservation.com /caracal.htm (417 words)

	Caracal
		The Caracal is often referred to as the Desert or African Lynx because of dark tufts on the large pointed ears.
		Caracals are found from Southern and Central Africa through the Middle East and Southern Asia into India.
		The Caracal is carnivorous and hunts mainly at night but sometimes hunts at twilight as well.
	www.wildcam.com /guides/critter.jsp?animalid=127 (413 words)

	WildNet Africa - Capture and Care Manual - Physical capture of the caracal
		Caracals occur in open country in karroid and semi-arid veld types and in open savanna woodland, whilst they are absent from forested areas.
		Captured caracals are pinned down on the floor of the cage or pressed against the side of the cage trap.
		Pringle, J.A. and Pringle, V.L. Observations on the lynx Felis caracal in the Bedford district.
	www.wildnetafrica.com /estate/capturecare/sectionb/b1_carnivores/07_b_brand.html (3946 words)

	Caracal: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: )
		(sometimes Felis caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject].
		The caracal resembles a lynx[Click link for more facts about this topic] and is related to this genus.
		A caracal may survive without drinking for a long period - the water demand is satisified with the body fluids of the prey.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/caracal.htm (1378 words)

	African: Caracal
		Caracals, are in the Lynx family and have been classified in the same genus as lynx (Lynx) and also with the other small cats (Felis).
		Caracals are known and called by many names which come from their many subspecies such as the African Caracal, Asian Caracal, African Lynx, Persian Lynx, Caracal Lynx or Desert Lynx.
		Caracals have the claim to fame of being the "fastest of all the small cats".
	www.tigerhomes.org /animal/curriculums/caracal-pc.cfm (1005 words)

	Ladywildlifes Caracal Page
		The caracal is a long legged, slender cat that lives is semiarid lands.
		The caracal is an agile predator that can kill animals as large as a young antelope.
		There are reports of caracal's catching and killing roosting birds and prey, including tawny eagles and martial eagles.
	www.ladywildlife.com /animal/caracal.html (771 words)

	Caracal - Corporate History
		Caracal derives its name from a rare African cat, renowned for its agility and ability to take on predators many times its size, attributes Dr. Olle Kordina knew would be important when he decided to form a company to manufacture silicon carbide.
		Although the caracal is a solitary creature, Dr. Kordina knew that an undertaking of such magnitude was best done with the help of a team of people and organizations.
		The Technology Collaborative, formed in December 2004 as the result of a merger between The Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse and The Robotics Foundry, is an economic development organization focused on growing companies and streamlining efforts to secure a balanced mix of federal, state and local funding to support the growth of Pennsylvania’s world-class technologies.
	www.caracalsemi.com /company/history.htm (1117 words)

	datadubai.com: Caracal
		The young caracals are born blind in a burrow excavated by another animal, or in any other sheltered place that is suitable.
		Caracals are not very vocal, but have a loud bark, rather like a low key version of the cry of a leopard, with which they call their mate.
		The Caracal lives in the dry woodlands and savannas of Africa, the hilly steppes and mountain ranges of Arabia, and stony, broken scrub in India.
	www.datadubai.com /caracal.htm (607 words)

	Caracal Cat,Caracal Hunting Cat,Caracal Wild Hunting Cat
		The name Caracal is derived from a Turkish word "karakulak" meaning "fl ear." The Caracal was once tamed and trained for bird hunting in Iran and India.
		Caracals use the big cat technique of a throat bite to kill mountain reedbuck.
		These antelopes are about twice the size of a caracal (25-30 kg), and form an important part of their diet.
	www.indiantiger.org /wild-cats/caracal.html (664 words)

	Caracal
		Caracal in appearance resembles the Lynx in having characteristic dark tufts on its large, pointed ears and is indeed often referred to as the African Lynx or Desert Lynx, however the caracal is not closely related to the true lynx species.
		Within Africa, the caracal is most abundant in South Africa (C.c.caracal) and in Namibia (C.c.damarensis), although populations in other areas of the continent are also believed to be of sufficient numbers to make the cat secure in most of its African range.
		In most parts of its range the caracal has no set breeding period and a female may often mate with up to three males.The litter size is usually between 1-6 kittens and they are born after a gestation period of approximately 71 days.
	dialspace.dial.pipex.com /agarman/caracal.htm (639 words)

	CARACAL
		Caracals are most abundant in Namibia and South Africa, possibly because of local extirpation of fl-backed jackals by farmers.
		In South Africa and Namibia, caracals are considered to be a significant predator of sheep.
		Although Asian caracals are rarer in the wild, hence their regulation by CITES as Appendix I species, no Asian caracals are thought to be present in North America.
	www.felidtag.org /pages/Educational\FactSheets\caracal.htm (782 words)

	Caracal caracal : Caracal
		Caracals are at home in a number of habitats.
		Caracals typically use abandoned porcupine burrows and rock crevices for maternal dens but can be found with their young in dense vegetation.
		Caracals sometimes store the remains of their prey in the forks of trees or in dense bushes, later returning for further feeding.
	www.virtualzoo.org /classifications/display.php?SpeciesID=0000001073 (378 words)

	BBC - Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Caracal, African lynx, Asian caracal, desert lynx
		As with cheetahs, caracals are easily tamed and have been used to assist humans on hunts in Iran and India.
		Turkmen caracals have stiff hairs on their paws that produce a snowshoe effect in the sand.
		Asian caracals are on CITES: Appendix I, and African populations are on Appendix II.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nature/wildfacts/factfiles/31.shtml (378 words)

	Caracal
		A caracal has a long slender body, long legs and a tapering tail which is about a third as long as its body.
		The caracal is largely nocturnal but is sometimes seen by day, particularly in cooler portions of its range.
		Caracals have been "tamed" and used to help human hunters in Iran and India.
	www.honoluluzoo.org /caracal.htm (407 words)

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