Caracal

(Felis caracal)

lion
 

Shoulder height:

±45cm / 17.7in
Weight:

7-19kg / 15-42lbs

Food:

Small to medium-sized mammals, including small antelopes. Also birds, rodents and insects

Habitat:

Any habitat in Kruger

Social behaviour:

Solitary

Active:

Predominantly at night, but may hunt on overcast and rainy days

Sightings:

Extremely rare


Caracals are very seldom seen in the Kruger National Park, not only because they are active at night, but also because they are very shy and well camouflaged. Over the years, I have only had a handful of random sightings, mostly on guided night drives. I am therefore unable to tell you where to look for them. If you ever do, the sighting will probably happen when you least expect it… and probably last for only a few seconds.


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How to find caracal in the Kruger National Park:

Caracal
...Are extremely elusive in the Kruger National Park and are very seldom seen. They occur throughout the park and it is nearly impossible to suggest "better" camps and roads for caracal.

Your best bet would be to go on a few guided night drives in the park.



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