Roaming the African wilderness with unmatched speed and agility, the caracal, also known as the "desert lynx," is a formidable and fascinating wildcat. Although not reaching the cheetah's incredible pace, the caracal still stands as the fastest among smaller African wildcats, clocking in at an impressive top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) for short bursts. Its name, "caracal," has an interesting...