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The caracal wild cat (Caracal caracal) is a rare species in India. They are slender, medium-sized cats with long powerful legs and tufted ears.
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The black tufted ears of this cat are one of its most distinguishing features.
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It is shy, nocturnal, elusive and difficult to spot in the wild.
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Habitat: In India, presence of these Cats has been reported from only three states which are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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In Madhya Pradesh it is locally called as Shea-gosh or siyah-gush.
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In Gujarat, Caracals are locally referred to as Hornotro which means killer of a Blackbuck.
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In Rajasthan it is known as Junglee Bilao or Wildcat.
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Threats: Caracals are mostly killed for livestock predation however in some areas of the world it is hunted for its meat and flesh.
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Conservation Status:
