The Caracal is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. It features a sleek, reddish-gold coat, tufted black ears, and long legs. Caracals are solitary, nocturnal hunters known for their ability to leap and catch birds mid-air. They inhabit savannas, semi-deserts, and scrub forests.

The Caracal (Caracal caracal) is native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of India. In Africa, it is widespread across the continent, from the Sahara Desert to the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. In the Middle East, it is found from the Arabian Peninsula to Iran. In Asia, it occurs in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Caracals inhabit a variety of environments, ranging from dry savannas and arid regions to semi-deserts and scrublands. They prefer areas with some degree of cover such as bushes or tall grasses, which provide concealment for hunting. Caracals are adaptable to both dry and humid climates, and they can live in montane and coastal areas as well.

Caracals are primarily solitary and nocturnal hunters. They have a broad diet that includes small to medium-sized mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles. Their adaptation to a wide range of habitat types allows them to exploit various prey species, making them versatile carnivores. They are known for their incredible jumping ability, which they use to catch birds in flight.