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When: August 11, 2019

Where: Uilen-Dierenpark De Paay Beesd, The Netherlands

This is such a handsome Caracal! I really wish it were a more common species in Dutch zoos, but so far, it's nice for them to be a special sighting too

Species: Common Caracal or Desert Lynx (Caracal of Woestijnlynx)

Latin name: Caracal Caracal Caracal

Originates from South Africa.

Current status: Least Concern.

Did you know:

…The Caracal has been formerly classified as Felis, but was distinguished by the presence of a long toft on the tip of the ears. It was then classified as Lyx, but molecular evidence proves it’s more closely allied with the African Golden Cat and Serval.

…The pupils of the Caracal’s eyes contract to form circles, while most cats have and keep vertical pupils.

…The word caracal is derived from the Turkish words “kara kulak”, meaning “black ear”.

…The Caracal seems to have held some religious significance in Ancient Egypt; they occur in wall paintings, their embalmed bodies and sculptures of Caracals have been found in guarded tombs.

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Description

When: August 11, 2019

Where: Uilen-Dierenpark De Paay Beesd, The Netherlands

This is such a handsome Caracal! I really wish it were a more common species in Dutch zoos, but so far, it's nice for them to be a special sighting too

Species: Common Caracal or Desert Lynx (Caracal of Woestijnlynx)

Latin name: Caracal Caracal Caracal

Originates from South Africa.

Current status: Least Concern.

Did you know:

…The Caracal has been formerly classified as Felis, but was distinguished by the presence of a long toft on the tip of the ears. It was then classified as Lyx, but molecular evidence proves it’s more closely allied with the African Golden Cat and Serval.

…The pupils of the Caracal’s eyes contract to form circles, while most cats have and keep vertical pupils.

…The word caracal is derived from the Turkish words “kara kulak”, meaning “black ear”.

…The Caracal seems to have held some religious significance in Ancient Egypt; they occur in wall paintings, their embalmed bodies and sculptures of Caracals have been found in guarded tombs.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | zoo photography Instagram | cat lovers’ Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite | WildlifeReferencePhotos