Caracalカラカル

Caracal caracalLC— Least Concern

The caracal is a slender, powerfully built wild cat found across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of India, distinguished by long black ear tufts. A skilled ambush predator, it feeds mainly on small mammals and birds and can leap more than 3 m into the air to catch birds in flight. Thanks to its wide distribution across more than 50 range countries, the IUCN classifies it as Least Concern.

Caracal (reference photo)
Photo: Leo za1 / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Carnivora / Felidae Source
Distribution
The caracal ranges across most of Africa south of the Sahara (excluding equatorial rainforest), the Arabian Peninsula, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of Pakistan and India. Source

Did You Know?

  • The caracal's name derives from the Turkish word 'karakulak,' meaning 'black ear,' referencing the distinctive black tufts on its ear tips. Source
  • Thanks to powerful hind legs, the caracal can leap more than 3 m into the air to snatch birds on the wing. Source
  • In Iran and India, caracals were historically trained and used as hunting animals for catching birds. Source

Where to See This Species

5 facilities · 0 individuals

ごかつら池どうぶつパーク (Gokatsuraikedoubutsu Park)Mie勢和多気ICから約10分。

ごかつら池どうぶつパークのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

横浜市立野毛山動物園 (Yokohama Shiritsu Nogeyama Doubutsuen)KanagawaOpened in 1951

横浜市立野毛山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

神戸市立王子動物園 (Koube Shiritsu Ouji Doubutsuen)Hyogo阪急「王子公園」駅から西へ徒歩3分。

神戸市立王子動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

姫路市立動物園 (Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen)HyogoOpened in 1951

姫路市立動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

福山市立動物園 (Fukuyama Shiritsu Doubutsuen)Hiroshima公共交通機関はなく車でのアクセスが必要。

福山市立動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

種全体はIUCNレッドリストで低懸念（LC）。

Habitat

草原、低木地、半砂漠、乾燥した森林。

Threats

  • 生息地改変
  • 家畜をめぐる対立
  • 局地的な狩猟

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 生息地の保全
  • 人との軋轢の軽減
  • 飼育下での繁殖管理

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

Why is the caracal called the 'black ear' cat?
Its name comes from the Turkish word 'karakulak,' meaning black ear, a reference to the long black tufts on the tips of its ears. Source
How high can a caracal jump?
It can leap more than 3 m straight up, a skill it uses to knock birds out of the air. Source
Is the caracal endangered?
No, the caracal is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, owing to its wide distribution across more than 50 countries in Africa and Asia. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org