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Post by Devilstar on Aug 10, 2009 0:45:07 GMT -5
Caracal Information
Due to the beginnings of the plot, I have posted this information on caracals for everyone who is not familiar with them, such as preferred prey, average height and weight, life span, and a few miscellaneous notes. I have also included a few pictures.
www.indiantiger.org/gifs/caracals-wild-cats.jpg
www.indiantiger.org/gifs/caracals-cats.jpg
www.dvl.co.za/news/may2009/caracal.jpg
www.kznwildlife.com/export/sites/kzn/PhotoLibrary/ConservationImages/Mammals/Caracal.jpg
Environment
The caracals can live in Woodlands, Savannah, or Scrubs Forest, though it prefers dry steppes and semi deserts.
Length
Two to three feet on average, with a tail measuring roughly one foot in length
Weight
Males 28-40 lbs
Females About 30
Height
16 to 20 inches
Life Span
Roughly twelve years
Prey
Birds, small antelopes, hares, and rodents mostly
Misc
- Twenty different muscles control the movement of their ears
- They do not reach sexual maturity until between 12-16 months
-They are either solitary or in a pair
-Can take down 10-12 birds at a time
-Their gestational period is between 78-81 days, with no more than four kittens in the wild.
-Their eyes open between 6 and ten days old, and are weaned at ten weeks, and remain with their mother up until one year.
-They are nocturnal, but will occasionally be awake during the day.
-The black tufts of fur on their ear can reach 1.75 inches long. [/blockquote] |
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