Problem
Threatened species of Caracal caracal
Other Names:
Threatened species of Caracal Nature:
Caracals are perceived as a threat to livestock and as a result are persecuted by farmers and nomadic herders.
Background:
The caracal, or African lynx, or desert lynx as it is commonly referred to, is distributed throughout Africa, and Asia from Turkey through northwestern India to Arabia. Displaying a large tolerance of habitat the caracal inhabits grasslands, scrubby woodlands and forested areas throughout its range.
Incidence:
The Caracal is considered as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2" except for populations in Asia which are under "Appendix 1".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Felidae Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Endangered speciesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
17.07.2021 – 14:31 CEST