Cape Point is often referred to as the Mother City’s natural wonder, offering breathtaking views where sky, land and sea are the stars of the show.
Every now and then, however, the dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches and endless greenery are not the only memorable sights to behold. On a lucky day, you may be graced by the presence of Cape Town’s favourite elusive felines.
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Just yesterday, the Urban Caracal Project shared a stunning portrait of the much-loved one-eyed female caracal captured by Robert Gouverner on Facebook.
Take a look:

Distinguished by her glass-like eye, this female has one blind eye thought to be the result of a ‘glaucoma due to an old injury, perhaps while hunting’, according to the project. Apart from this, she generally appears to be in good condition and is often spotted taking care of her kitten.
At the start of December, the project shared another frame-worthy picture taken by Pernille Hanehøj of a different caracal prowling through the fynbos at Cape Point.
Take a look:

The Urban Caracal Project aims to protect biodiversity through research and conservation. It operates through the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa (iCWild) at the University of Cape Town.
Ways to support the project:
- Please immediately report all road kill caracals in the Cape Town area (i.e. the Peninsula and outer suburbs) to Dr Gabriella Leighton at [email protected] or call 079 837 8814.
- The project relies exclusively on donations and grant support that has funded everything from GPS-collars and caracal tracking efforts, genetic analyses, supplies, pesticide and disease testing, health assessments, and many more!
- Report caracal sightings here.
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Picture: Urban Caracal Project / Facebook