Meet Our Animals
The Brandywine Zoo proves that great things do come in small packages. The Zoo features animals from the tropical and temperate areas of North and South America, Asia and Africa. Our animals range from more common species to the highly endangered. All enjoy natural settings and welcome your visit to the zoo. Some animals may be off exhibit during cold weather.
Caracal caracal
Caracal
Habitat
Geographic Region & Range
Diet
Physical Description
The Caracal is a short-haired cat with reddish-brown fur and black tufts of hair on their pointed ears. The trademark features of caracals are their elongated and black-tufted ears.
Lifespan
Natural Habitat:Â 12 years
Under Human Care:Â Up to 20 years
Threats
Status
What are AZA Zoos doing for
Caracal
Caracals are cooperatively managed in AZA Zoos and Aquariums through a Species Survival Plan (SSP).
Fun Facts
They are the largest and the fastest of the small cats. They can leap up to 10 feet!
Like all cats, each caracal’s whiskers are attached in a unique pattern, similar to a fingerprint.
The word caracal is from a Turkish word that means “black-eared.”
