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packman

(16,296 posts) Wed Nov 2, 2022, 10:50 AM Nov 2022

Howz about a cute ear flix to start your day

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Howz about a cute ear flix to start your day (Original Post) packman Nov 2022 OP

Interesting. He has the coloring/markings of a cougar, but the ear tufts mean lynx/bobcat hlthe2b Nov 2022 #1

Caracal Lochloosa Nov 2022 #2

Nice! hlthe2b Nov 2022 #3

He's a caracal. They are amazing hunters. Ocelot II Nov 2022 #4

Wow. Now that IS amazing! hlthe2b Nov 2022 #5

hlthe2b

(102,358 posts)

1. Interesting. He has the coloring/markings of a cougar, but the ear tufts mean lynx/bobcat

Reply to packman (Original post)

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 10:58 AM

Nov 2022

Pretty animal.

Lochloosa

(16,068 posts)

2. Caracal

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Wed Nov 2, 2022, 11:05 AM

Nov 2022

"Caracal - Wikipedia" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

The caracal (Caracal caracal) (/ˈkærəkæl/), is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and arid areas of Pakistan and northwestern India. It is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, and long canine teeth. Its coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings. It reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulder and weighs 8–19 kg (18–42 lb). It was first scientifically described by German naturalist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1776. Three subspecies are recognised.