Caracal wildcatThe formation and evolution of the Caracal wild cat

Caracal is known as the noble wildcat that was mummified with the Pharaoh emperor. This type of wild cat is found in the wild North African region of Caracal, so it is also known as the lynx of the desert and is loved by the people here because of its luxurious and fierce appearance.

Folklore has told each other that this is Caracal who was mummified like a human and had burial ceremonies with the Pharaoh kings. The story of this cat’s history has been passed down for thousands of years through images of wild cats depicted in the Pyramid.

Not only that, according to scientific research, this breed of cat appears very rarely and has been around for more than 5 million years, and has a particularly close relationship with the African golden leopard – Caracal Aurata. and the grassland lynx – Leptailurus Serval.

Serval – Leptailurus ServalThanks to their habitat distribution mainly in Africa, Southwest Asia and the Middle East, they are often called African Black-eared Lynx, Desert Lynx, Mangrove Lynx, …

The caracal is a cat that is often mistaken by others for the Lynx Lynx of Eurasian origin, however the Caracal has smooth fur, not black spots like the Eurasian lynx.

Lynx Lynx cat breedOn their faces, there are also black stripes running from the forehead down to near the mouth, helping to increase the coolness of the wild cat breed as well as exalting the noble aristocracy and not lacking in the beauty of Egyptian mythology.

Close-up of Caracal wildcat’s faceClassification of the Caracal wildcat breed

Caracal wild cats are found with a length ranging from 80cm to 140cm, a height of up to 50cm and a weight of females ranging from 8kg to 12kg, males a little more from 12kg to 18kg depending on the animal. Their lifespan can last up to about 17 years with proper care and a suitable growing environment.

Caracal Caracal AlgeriaThe habitat of this wild cat species is diverse in parts of Africa. They love the wildness of nature, so they are divided and identified in each area as follows:

In North Africa, wild cats are called “Caracal Caracal Algeria”; East – South – Central Africa are called “Caracal Caracal Caracal”; in Israel, Iran, West Asia, Arabia, Pakistan, India, Jordan are called “Caracal Caracal Schmitzi” and in many other regions the Caracal wildcat is also known by other names.

Living habits of wild cats

This forest species does not have the habit of living in groups but works alone like the black panther. In particular, they are often active at night and some members will live in pairs. This is a fairly independent color breed, so they only interact between mother cats and kittens or only interact with each other during mating and reproduction.

Mother cat and baby CaracalThey are not ornamental wildcats but are very strong and have an arrogant appearance, the temperament of the caracal is no different. They have the character of a rich, luxurious and classy merchant who can charm and enchant the hearts of young women in ancient anecdotes. Because of that ancient and attractive magical beauty, from past to present, countless cat lovers have wanted to own a pet of this wild cat species.

Caracal cats interact with each otherHabitat of wild cats

The living characteristics of this wild cat species are compatible with their behavior. Originally considered a wild leopard, the best habitat for the Caracal is in dense forests to easily hunt and develop instinctive “hunting” behavior.

For “cat crazy” guests who want to raise for themselves a royal and wild cat breed like the Caracal wild cat, they need to pay a lot of attention to their habitat.

Caracal lives in the wildernessHowever, you need to equip a separate and completely independent space for this “difficult” member. Above all, because they are inherently wild cats with a fierce temperament and strong fighting ability, communication with owners will be quite difficult and they need to be careful when they express their “wild” emotions.

Mating and reproductive problems

Caracals have mating activities throughout the year, each gestation period is about 78 to 81 days and litters range from 1 to 6 wildcat kittens. Some animals can mate with different breeds and give birth to hybrid wildcat strains, but this is only a small portion.

New wildcats are born with closed eyes and non-retractable claws. When born, they are still docile like other common cat breeds, but after maturity, they become a warrior of the deep forest.

Caracal wildcatThrough the newborn stage, wildcat kittens will open their eyes in about 6 to 10 days and wean from their mother’s milk 10 weeks after birth. After the above time, they can separate from their mother to live on their own or continue to live with their mother cat.

However, the speed at which they mature will be proportional to their ability to move every day. When they reach the “hunting age”, they will possess solid muscles, strong limbs and sharp eyes to prepare for their visit to the surrounding area.

Adult Caracal catSo, “fans” of wild cats, please take advantage of this time to hunt for pictures of wild cats as ornaments. After that, it will be very difficult to get them to sit still for you to take souvenir photos.

Diet

Because of their ferocious and wild nature, this animal’s food source is a carnivorous diet. Some breeders feed them cleaned raw meat to maintain their natural instincts.

Besides, the wild environment will somehow stimulate their hunting ability many times stronger than when kept at home as pets. They often eat small mammals and moderate-sized birds, so most of this wild cat’s diet outside is also raw meat.

Caracal huntsHowever, for families raising Caracal wild cats at home, they can be fed pre-packaged foods like other pet cats commonly raised everywhere. In general, this cat’s diet is not too difficult to please.

In addition, it is a hunting animal in the forest, so in addition to small mammals, larger animals such as antelopes, deer, etc. also become prey that lynx targets. The hunt will often take place when night falls. They finish their prey with just a few flexible and agile attacks by biting their prey’s neck or weak areas.

Caracal preys on large animalsHow to care for Caracal wild cats

If the royal Caracal cat breed lives wild in the forest, the ecological guardian does not need too much special care. However, if those who plan to keep wild cats in the house as “little members”, they need to pay attention to many points.

Chief among them is the problem of hunting this species because the Caracal is a rare and valuable cat breed and their bones can form a high quality for wild cats, so they often become the target of rare animal hunters in the wild. forest.

Therefore, to protect itself, untamed wild cats will be very ferocious and can attack humans whenever they feel threatened or in danger.

Rare Caracal catNext, in terms of daily vital energy, science has proven that wild cats need to supplement 4% of their food consumption compared to their body weight to be able to ensure daily living activities.

During the growth phase they can eat many times more than the average density. As for the weather, they often eat less in hot summers and will eat more meat in cold winters.