The caracal is a type of wild cat that is found in the western parts of India and the forests of the African continent.

Although Ranthambore is known as the city of tigers, but in addition to tigers, hundreds of types of wildlife are found in Ranthambore. Very few people know that the population of tigers has increased in Ranthambore, but along with it the number of caracal cats (Siyagosh) has also increased.

Earlier this species of cat was rarely seen in Ranthambore, but in the last two-three years, the caracal cat has started liking the forests of Ranthambore. In the last few years, the number of caracal cats in Ranthambore has been increasing continuously.

Known for high jump

According to the information received from the forest officials, the caracal cat i.e. Siyagosh is usually found in abundance in the forests of Udaipur. It is a type of hunting cat. Its jump is very high.

Camera traps installed at 215 locations

The forest officials of Ranthambore had earlier installed photo trap cameras at about 215 places in Ranthambore to locate the caracal in the forest of Ranthambore.

Forest officials said that where once only eight to ten caracals were seen in Ranthambore, now their number has increased to around 35 to 40.

Seven species of cat in Ranthambore

According to the information received from the Forest Department, a total of seven species of wild cats are found in Ranthambore. In this, the caracal also gets the same place as the tiger.

According to wildlife experts, caracals are left in very small numbers. Caracals are rarely seen in other forests of the country. In such a situation, the number of caracals in Ranthambore is around 40, which is a good news in itself.

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A forest official said that the number of caracals is increasing in Ranthambore. It is a rare wild cat. This is the result of efforts being made in the field of wildlife conservation.

Good news for those going on Jungle Safari in Ranthambore

In Ranthambore, the number of rare species caracal cat has increased to about 35 to 40. This wild animal belongs to the species of tomcat. People going on safari in Ranthambore National Park will now be able to see the rare lynx, Siyagosh.

So far 35 to 40 Caracal (syagosh) have been counted in Ranthambore Tiger Project and photographs have been taken by camera trap method. The sighting of Siyagosh (Caracal /Lynx) in the sanctuary is considered to be a record for this predatory animal not only in India but in the whole world.

Rajasthan will protect caracal (Siyagosh), a cat species rarer than Tiger

Not only tigers and bears, now Rajasthan will make a significant contribution in saving rare species like caracal (syagosh) and wolves. For the last 6 decades, the number of Caracal (Siyagosh) was continuously decreasing in every part of Rajasthan.

Its number was only in some forests of the state. Till 2017, the situation was that only 36 caracals were recorded in wildlife census less than tiger in the state. The plan to save this rare cat was being done in Rajasthan for a long time, but how to implement it was beyond comprehension.

Now after a special survey conducted on Caracal in Ranthambore, the Forest Department has prepared an action plan for the protection of Caracal (Siyagosh), in which the Forest Department is marking the areas where the presence of Caracal is being recorded. With this, special attention will be given to the safety and protection of Caracal in these areas.

A senior forest official said the direction of conservation always rests on a few species. But now is the time to focus on those species which have reached the verge of extinction due to our ignorance.

Emphasis on protection of these creatures also

Special attention is being paid to the conservation of Caracal, Anteater, Honey badger and wolves in Rajasthan. Recently a special study has been done in Ranthambore. In this study the number of caracal has been reported to be 40. It is also special because once such a number was in the whole of Rajasthan.

So far 35 to 40 caracals (Siyagosh) have been counted in Ranthambore Tiger Project and all these photos have been taken by camera trap method. Caracal has been traced in about 5 months by installing camera traps at 215 places.

The caracal is a medium-sized cat found in western Asia and Africa. Actually the word caracal is of Turkish language and is derived from the word "karakulak". The word means "black ear" in Turkish. In India, this rare species of cat is known as Siyagosh. The word siyagosh in Persian means black ear. Although the traditional alternative name for caracal or siyagosh is lynx. But it is not considered a real lynx.