Caracal in Chicago

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Thought this was interesting:

Large endangered cat found after Hoffman Estates police search | Video

A rare large cat has been captured, after being reported on the loose in the north suburbs.

abc7chicago.com

 

[skydiver386]

"Felonious Feline" LOL

 

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Where did they get the idea caracal are endangered? Or am I missing something?

 

[RR 314]

Where did they get the idea caracal are endangered? Or am I missing something?

They are rare in Illinois. . I think they are protected/endangered in certain parts of their range. Certainly not in South/Southern Africa.