From: "Nusun Lite" < Nusun_Lite@email.msn.com >
Subject: ^v^ misc. mammals + info > 03 of 70 > jpg
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:43:43 -0700
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.animals

mammal03.jpg

"The caracal is long-legged, slender cat that lives in semiarid lands. It can be identified immediately by its smooth, sandy coat and the prominent black tufts on its ears."

The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and India. The caracal is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears and long canine teeth. Its coat is uniformly reddish tan or sandy, while the ventral parts are lighter with small reddish markings.