In this Sept. 1, 2011 file photo, a male caracal cat native to Africa explores his new habitat at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore.

A caracal cat, which can reach up to 40 pounds and is native to Africa and Asia, was captured Tuesday after roaming through a Chicago suburb.

A wild cat that’s native to Africa and parts of Asia has been captured after roaming around Hoffman Estates.

At a golf course in South Africa, an elusive creature emerged from the trees — perhaps lured out by a possible meal — and set off along the path. A video shows the “very rare sighting ...

A wild cat native to Africa and parts of Asia has been captured after roaming around a Chicago suburb.

At a golf course in South Africa, an elusive creature emerged from the trees — perhaps lured out by a possible meal — and set off along the path. A video shows the “very rare sighting ...

Person at Pinnacle Point Estate filmed “very rare” sight of caracal, an elusive wild cat, walking along the course in daytime, resort said.

Person at Pinnacle Point Estate filmed “very rare” sight of caracal, an elusive wild cat, walking along the course in daytime, resort said.

At a golf course in South Africa, an elusive creature emerged from the trees — perhaps lured out by a possible meal — and set off along the path. A video shows the “very rare sighting ...