Conservation Of The Caracal Species:
There was a concern regarding the conservation of the Caracal species.
- Caracal is an elusive, primarily nocturnal animal which has traditionally been valued for its litheness and extraordinary ability to catch birds in flight. In India, it is called siya gosh, a Persian name that translates as ‘black Ear’.
- They typically use abandoned porcupine burrows and rock crevices for maternal dens, but can be found with their young in dense vegetation.
- The most suitable habitat for caracals in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh is located in Kutch, the Malwa Plateau, the Aravalli hill range and the Bundelkhand region,
- It is found in several dozen countries across Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia.
- They live in woodlands, savannahs and in scrub forests.
- Large-scale hunting, illegal trading and loss of natural habitats are considered significant threats to the species.
- Conservation status: The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule
