The caracal has a tawny or reddish-gold coat with a white chin, throat, and abdomen. The coat is flecked with brown and black, and forms a collar around the neck, a black tail tip, and ear tufts.

"A caracal can leap three metres in a single bound and has paws resembling those of a cheetah. They are easily recognised by their long, pointed ears ending in tufts," the official added.