Caracal

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Varied habitats across Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia including savannas, woodlands, scrublands, and semi-deserts, adaptable to different environments.

Threats

• Habitat loss to agriculture
• Persecution as livestock predators
• Road mortality in developed areas
• Illegal pet trade in some regions
• Prey depletion in certain areas

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves across range. Research on ecology and behavior. Community-based conflict mitigation. Monitoring populations in key areas. Education about ecological role.