In this episode we look at a lesser cat called the Caracal. Their name is taken from a Turkish word that means "black ear." The Caracal is known best for its large black ears that it uses for its g...
In this episode we look at a lesser cat called the Caracal. Their name is taken from a Turkish word that means "black ear." The Caracal is known best for its large black ears that it uses for its great hunting ability. The Caracal roams the grasslands and open plains from Africa through the Middle East. While its numbers are holding in Africa, we see populations becoming extinct in India due to farming and the unrestricted manufacturing of charcoal from the wild weeds, especially in the Banni grasslands. By supporting animal conservation in these areas we can help save the land for the Caracals and other wildlife. Captive Caracals in the US suffer from people trying to keep them as pets, as well as trying to crossbreed them with domestic cats for the pet trade.
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I have two wild cats of my own - feral kittens I found living in a sea wall. It took a month of feeding them each night to gain their trust, but it was worth it. My boys are the most loving, loyal and goofy companions ever.
I say if you want a wild cat, and you've got the heart and the patience to take on a challenge, try taming a feral. There's no shortage and they're FREE! So you can save your shekels for the vet and the pet supply store. :)
They shouldn't be eating cat food, this doesn't have the right nutritional content these cats need. 10-15 rodents a day, if you're talking rats this is way too much food!
It shouldn't matter how "wild" or "cool" our domesticated cats look. Forcing a wild cat like this to breed with a domestic cat could cause genetic mutations in the offspring (or even down the line). Mutations may lead to their suffering - again, all for the sake of having a "cool, exotic looking pet." Love your domestic cats for who they are and leave the wild cats alone; they have niches to fill within the ecosystem, whether you realize it or not.
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I have two wild cats of my own - feral kittens I found living in a sea wall. It took a month of feeding them each night to gain their trust, but it was worth it. My boys are the most loving, loyal and goofy companions ever.
I say if you want a wild cat, and you've got the heart and the patience to take on a challenge, try taming a feral. There's no shortage and they're FREE! So you can save your shekels for the vet and the pet supply store. :)
10-15 rodents per day they have hard time eating catfood
Forcing a wild cat like this to breed with a domestic cat could cause genetic mutations in the offspring (or even down the line). Mutations may lead to their suffering - again, all for the sake of having a "cool, exotic looking pet."
Love your domestic cats for who they are and leave the wild cats alone; they have niches to fill within the ecosystem, whether you realize it or not.