17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Caracal at Dawn
The Caracal (Felis caracal) is a muscular slender cat. The name Caracal is derived from a Turkish word “karakulak” meaning “black ear. It is a powerful predator, distinguished by its reddish-brown coat, short tail and lynx-like tufted ears. Long back legs propel a prodigious leap, enabling it to capture birds in flight.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | South Africa |
Copyright: | © THOMAS VIJAYAN |