A Caracal (Felis caracal) also known as Lynx. These cats are mainly nocturnal, but on lucky days like this late afternoon at Thornybush -Hoedspruit (South Africa) they can also be seen. Although good tree-climbers, they are predominantly terrestrial. Canon EOS 5D Mark II.f/5,6, 1/1250sec, ISO-320
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Awesome Elsa!
Thanks
Magriet
– Elsa Dyason
3 Images per week
Stunning Elma – you so lucky! He/she looks like a young cat. Awesome…a true reward :)
Sandy
Thanks Sandy – I know I was so lucky and yes he/she was still a young cat
– Elsa Dyason
heaps cool … great catch !
5 September 2011 – 2 images per day

5 September 2011 – 2 images per day
Beautiful shot! (Not the sheep and goat farmers’ favourite but still a magnificent animal!)
What a catch! Beautiful light too. Great job Elsa :-)