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| Hassan-Beigi, Y.; Fernandes, C.; Farhadinia, M.; Montazami, S. | |
| Phylogeny and genetic diversity of caracal in Iran | |
| 2014 Wildlife Middle East (7): 6-6 | |
Ranging across most of Africa and part of the Middle East, the caracal is a medium-sized member of cat family. Their light brown skin colour provides them with an increased camouflage advantage in their usual steppe or desert habitats. Caracals are often called "siah-gush (black-eared)" or "yuzu" by the locals in some parts of Iran and are remarkably agile animals. They are mostly known for their vertical jumps and their ability to hit and hunt flying birds, sometimes as high as three meters from the ground. |
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