The caracal can leap up to 11ft (over 3m) in the air, using their muscular hind legs to propel them high in pursuit of prey like birds. Learn about more rare cats in Rare Cat Skills, as part of Big Cat Month. Mondays from 8pm, on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

Caracal Kittens Born May 10, 2020 Very close to midnight on May 10, 2020, (Mother’s Day) a caracal delivered kittens inside her nest box. They are the first caracals ever to be born at Nashville Zoo, and the animal care team was keeping a close eye on them and wishing their Mom a very special Mother’s Day. Like human mothers, caracals need time to bond with their new offspring. No need for a “do not disturb” sign. The staff stays clear to give the new family their privacy but monitors them using