It was said they would carry off small livestock, even children.
As caracals are capable of taking small domestic livestock, they are often subject to persecution.
In Iran the killing of small livestock has brought the caracal into serious conflict with local people, who sometimes make efforts to eradicate it.
It received little attention until about 1910 where it started appearing at small livestock shows throughout the country.
In 1797 another report refers to the existence of a small corral for smaller livestock.
It was these small livestock, found all over northern and central Europe, which would form the basis of many modern European breeds.
The bakehouse and quarters for the smaller livestock were usually found in the northeastern part of the farm.
The main economic activity is small livestock farming with goats and sheep.
The inhabitants mainly live from small livestock and cattle farming.
The central courtyard was used for working, gathering, and sometimes keeping small livestock.