Flying Cat Returns: Rare Caracal Spotted in Kuno National Park After Decades

Q2: Why is the caracal called the “flying cat”?
A: Because it can jump  up to 3 metres (10 feet) into the air  to catch birds in flight. This leaping ability makes it look like it is flying.

Q3: What is Kuno National Park famous for?
A: Kuno is famous for  Project Cheetah , the reintroduction of African cheetahs into India. It is the only place in India where wild cheetahs now live.

Q4: When was Kuno upgraded from a sanctuary to a national park?
A: It was upgraded in  2018  (originally a wildlife sanctuary since 1981).

Q5: What other animals can be found in Kuno?
A: Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian wolf, striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, dhole, jungle cat, and more than 120 bird species.