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.
Caracals can leap 10 feet high and snatch birds right out of the air—their ear tufts aren't just decorative, they help with hearing prey and communication!
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