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Caracal : Spotted

Kumari Sonali

Caracal : Spotted

A rare caracal has been recently spotted in Rajasthan’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, sending waves of excitement among wildlife enthusiasts.

  • It is a medium-sized nocturnal wildcat.
  • In India, it is called siya gosh, a Persian name that translates as ‘black Ear’.
  • Scientific Name: Caracal caracal
  • Caracals live on rocky hills or grasslands in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
  • Their numbers in India have dwindled to an estimated 50, primarily in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
  • Conservation status: IUCN Red List: Least concern
    • The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I

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