Their scientific name is Panthera leo. The Caracal is a solitary cat found in Africa and Asia. It lives in the savanna and woodlands. It can weigh up to 40 pounds. The Caracals gestation period is about 70 days and will produce 2 to 3 young.
Caracals are nocturnal creatures.
Their diet consists of rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, insects and small antelope. In the daytime they usually rest in shaded areas. Caracals have large tufts of fur at the tips of their ears. This is for detecting sounds made by other animals and to communicate with others of their species. They are in the Family Felidae and their species name is Felis caracal.