Caracal Hunting | National Geographic

Hunting Caracal | Hostile Planet

Step right up for a caracal closeup 🐾 One of a caracal's most prominent features is its ear tufts. Aside from being adorable, scientists still aren't certain what their purpose is. Some believe they are used for camouflage or to keep flies away but the most widely accepted theory is that they are an adaptation for caracal communication. #caracalcloseup #allears #mopane #sdzsafaripark | San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The caracal was a prized creature in ancient Egypt, but was particularly prominent in ancient Chinese culture. They were tamed, kept on jeweled collars and leashes, and given as gifts to guests and nobility. Their hunting and leaping skills were put on display in competitions where several caracals were released into a flock of pigeons. The Caracal, comes to drink water at the Lentorre Lodge waterhole and gives us a very spectacular show. Come join me on safari and witness the same magic and eve