Caracal Afrikaans name : Rooikat Scientific name : Felis Caracal Region : Africa and Asia (esp. found in South Africa's Mountain Zebra National Park region) Habitat : Mountains and rocky hills, bushy vegetation for cover and scarce on the open plains Weight : max. 18 kg Height : max 50 cm Food : From small rodents and birds to large antelope like adult impala or young kudu. Also springbok, duikers, reedbuck, jackals, monkeys, mongoose, hyraxes. Habits : Mostly nocturnal and twilight activity. Young : Year round mating season, birth peak during rains.  Gestation period 3 months.