Necessity of augmenting actions to save Caracals

The iconic member of the cat family, Caracal is on the verge of extinction and demands urgent attention from stakeholders to ramp up conservation efforts.

About Caracal

  • They are mid-size wild cats known for their unique appearance and exceptional agility.
  • They are characterised by long legs, reddish-brown fur, a small face, long canine teeth, and most importantly, long, black ear turf.
  • They used to inhabit 13 Indian states, but today they are found in just a few states, primarily Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Locally, they are known as Siya gosh.
  • Large-scale hunting, illegal trade, and the loss of natural habitats are the major reasons behind their fast-declining population.
  • IUCN Red List Status- Least Concern

Possible steps to preserve Caracals

  • Generating awareness could yield better results.
  • Protecting scrublands will help in ensuring their protection and increasing their population.

What is the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List?

  • The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species serves as an inventory of the global conservation status and provides information about the extinction risks of biological species.
  • Founded in 1964, this list divides species into nine categories, including Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), and Vulnerable (VU), as per the risks they face.
  • It provides comprehensive details about species, their characteristics, and threats they are facing, and also suggests conservation measures suitable for them.
  • Its headquarters is situated in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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