Caracal

/ˈkærəkæl/ noun

A medium-sized wild cat found in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, known for its long ear tufts and powerful jumping ability.

From Turkish 'karakal,' derived from Persian 'kara' (black) and 'kul' (ear), literally meaning 'black ear,' referring to the distinctive dark ear tufts.

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