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Sign in to searchCaracal: India’s Rare and Elusive Wild Cat Rediscovered in Kuno National Park
The recent camera-trap sighting of the Caracal (Caracal caracal) in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, is a significant development in wildlife conservation. Known locally as “Siyahgosh” (Persian for “black ears”), the Caracal is a medium-sized wild cat distinguished by its reddish-brown coat and long black ear tufts. It is a highly agile predator capable of leaping several metres into the air to catch birds, earning it the nickname “Flying Cat.”
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Recent caracal sighting in Kuno National Park highlights India's scrubland conservation efforts and the species' recovery under Schedule I protection and Species Recovery Programme.
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