Caracals one of the most elusive cats of Ranthambore
Ranthambore, 16 July : Wildlife of Ranthambore is mysterious, one such elusive species of cat is caracal.
Caracals are medium sized very agile and elusive cats, short tail and black tufted hair on their ears makes them look more elusive.
Caracals are mostly nocturnal, so it will be very hard to find them during day time, but sometimes they can be seen during early morning or evening hours but these chances are very rare.
The hindi name of Caracal is "Siyahgosh" that's is actually derived from two Hindi and Persian words in which Siyah means Black and Gosh means Ear, means one who has black ears.
The fur of back side of the ears of Caracal is black in colour with tufts coming out from the top of the ear due to this their ears looks large and very different from other cats.
Earlier these elusive cats were found and distributed in very many places of Rajasthan, but slowly and gradually due to habitat loss and illegal hunting their population suddenly declined.
Ranthambore and Karauli are now their one of the last remaining hideouts, earlier Sariska was also one the best places where one could see Caracal.
It's hunting technique is so swift that it jumps, catches it's prey in flight, holds it in mouth in lands on all its four in one action.
There many videos of Caracal on internet but it will be a real thrill to see these cats in action live.
Caracals are definitely one of the most agile and elusive cats, if you're lucky you'll find one in Ranthambore during your Safaris.
This, one of most beautiful cat is disappearing from many places, it's time to conserve this beautiful creation of Nature.
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