Rare Caracal wild cat found in Cholistan desert.
In a historic and exciting development for wildlife enthusiasts, a Caracal — a rarely seen wild cat species — has been found in the Cholistan Desert, hovering near a herd of Chinkara deer in a possible hunting attempt.
Rahim Yar Khan Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Mujahid Kalim told Dawn he “sighted the caracal at 7:30am while roaming near a cluster of rare Chankara deer to hunt them.”
“Such moments are a source of immense joy for every nature enthusiast and wildlife official,” he added.
According to Wildlife Department officials, the Caracal is known for its remarkable hunting abilities, especially in arid desert environments.
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It preys on desert birds, rabbits, and other small animals, often making swift leaps of 5 to 7 feet into the air to catch its prey mid-flight — a hunting style that sets it apart from other predators in the region.
“This is one of the most beautiful and rare wild cats in the world,” said a local wildlife officer, who also managed to capture video footage of the elusive animal in its natural habitat.
The Caracal, with its distinct long ears tipped with black tufts, is an elusive predator rarely seen by the public or even researchers.
The cat was first scientifically described by German naturalist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1776, according to Wikipedia.
