Caracal vs Cheetah
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Caracal
0.5 m
Human
1.75 m
Cheetah
0.94 m
| Caracal | Cheetah | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–20 kg | 21–72 kg |
| Length | 62–91 cm | 1.1–1.5 m |
| Height | 40–50 cm | 67–94 cm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–17 yrs | 10–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 78 days | 93 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Desert, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Mountain | Savanna, Grassland, scrubland, Desert |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa, Asia |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |