Caracals are native to a wide territory throughout Africa and South Western Asia.
They are typically 0.6 to 0.9 meters in body length with 18 cm tails. The caracal is smaller than the lynx, with a long slender body, slim legs, and a tail that tapers sharply at the tip. The fur is dense, but relatively short, with various tints of rust and browns, though black caracals have been found. The caracal is reknown for being an expert hunter of birds. The swift agility of this cat allows it to strike down birds as they rise to flight, often even catching and subduing three or four before the flock can fly off.