The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a fiercely territorial medium-sized cat ranging over the Middle East and Africa. The word caracal comes from the Turkish word "karakulak", meaning "black ear". Although it has traditionally had the alternative names Persian Lynx, Egyptian Lynx and African Lynx, it's no longer considered to be an actual lynx. Instead, it's now believed to be closely related to the African golden cat and the Serval. The caracal is classified as a small cat, yet is amongst the heav… (More on Caracal)