Video: Caracal (Rooikat) checking out the camera one evening at Tygerberg
One would expect that these cats would be mostly nocturnal, but my sightings (personal and camera traps) show that they are a lot more active during the day than some people might have expected.
In comparison I have 25 sightings of Porcupines at Tygerberg and all of them are at night. One of the reasons for the Caracals to be active during the day might be the large number of Four-Striped Grass Mice which are active during the day and probably forms a large part of their diet.
While looking for new camera locations I stumbled upon some of the Bontebok enjoying the green grass.
I have more sightings of Caracal during the day than at night (only 3 of the sightings were not by a camera trap)
In comparison I have 25 sightings of Porcupines at Tygerberg and all of them are at night. One of the reasons for the Caracals to be active during the day might be the large number of Four-Striped Grass Mice which are active during the day and probably forms a large part of their diet.
While looking for new camera locations I stumbled upon some of the Bontebok enjoying the green grass.
Enjoying the short green grass on a part of the hill that was burnt a few months ago
I also saw the Grey Rhebok (Vaalribbok) herd in the distance. The Grey Rhebok are a lot more skittish than the Bontebok and it is hard to get close to them. The Bontebok on the other hand are very relaxed around people.
Four Grey Rhebok (Vaalribbokke) enjoying the morning sun
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