Rare Caracal Seen in Rajasthan Mukundra Hills: The news of the rare CARACAL has come to light in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan. The picture of this wild cat is becoming increasingly viral on social media. For the first time, the presence of Karakal has been recorded in this tiger reserve, due to which enthusiasm is being seen among wildlife lovers and environmentalists.

What is Karakal and why it is special? (Rare Caracal Pic Goes Viral)

Caracal is a medium -sized wild cat, known for its pointed black ears and sharp speeds. It is usually found in Africa, Central Asia and parts of India. The number of Karakal CAT in India is very low and has been included in sensitive species. It is usually found in dry areas and forests, but it is considered very important to see it in Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan.

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Pic to behold. You are seeing caracal, captured by camera trap in Mukundra Hill Reserve. A beautiful but critically endangered wild cat species, also called as Siyalghosh.

Only handful of adults are remaining in India. So this pic will delight wildlife enthusiasts. Pc raj fd. pic.twitter.com/mpmvdxhsy9

– Parveen Kaswan, Ifs (@Parveenkaswan) March 15, 2025

Caracal Pic Goes Viral for the first time in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve

The Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan is mainly known for the conservation of tigers, but the presence of Karakal here has been recorded for the first time. This reserve is spread in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts and besides tigers, leopards, bears and other rare creatures are also home. According to forest department officials, this Caracal was captured in a camera trap. Earlier, Karakal was seen in only Ranthambore and Sariska National Parks in Rajasthan. Experts believe that this is a sign of environmental improvement of the Sighting Reserve.

Important Search for Wildlife Conservation (What is Caracal)

The presence of this rare Karakal shows that the environment favorable for wildlife is developing in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. According to experts, it needs special attention to protected areas to save the population of Karakal.

On this vibrant day of holi, Rajasthan Forest Department is Excited to Share the First Photographic Record of Caracal in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.

The winter phase IV survey of the tiger reserve recorded this camera trap image of caraacal. The Strong Protection regime of… pic.twitter.com/hqplxm5vcb

– sanjay sharma (@sanjay4india1) March 14, 2025

Picture went viral on social media (Big Cats of India)

The picture of this Karakal is becoming very viral on social media. Wildlife lover and photographer are very excited about this news. People believe that it can also promote wildlife tourism of Rajasthan. The appearance of Karakal in Rajasthan is an important achievement for wildlife conservation. This not only reveals the biodiversity of the Tiger Reserve, but also indicates that a safe environment for wildlife is developing here. The forest department and the government need to make more efforts to conserve this rare species.

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