Caracal vs Lion
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Caracal
0.5 m
Human
1.75 m
Lion
1.2 m
| Caracal | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–20 kg | 120–250 kg |
| Length | 62–91 cm | 1.4–2.5 m |
| Height | 40–50 cm | 0.9–1.2 m |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–17 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 78 days | 110 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Desert, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Mountain | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |