Big Cats

Large wild cats such as lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars.

8 entries

Amur TigerPanthera tigris altaicaThe largest cat in the world, a pale, thick-furred tiger of the snowy forests of eastern Russia and northern China.Bengal TigerPanthera tigris tigrisAn endangered striped big cat of India and nearby countries that hunts alone and is an excellent swimmer.CheetahAcinonyx jubatusA slim spotted cat of African grasslands, built for speed, that can sprint 60 to 70 miles per hour.Clouded LeopardNeofelis nebulosaA tree-climbing wild cat of Asian forests with cloud-shaped spots and the longest canine teeth for its skull size of any wild cat.JaguarPanthera oncaThe largest cat in the Americas, a powerful spotted hunter that loves water and can bite through turtle shells.LionPanthera leoA large wild cat of the African savanna that lives in family groups called prides.Snow LeopardPanthera unciaA smoky-gray big cat of Central Asia's high mountains with huge furry paws and a long tail it wraps around itself for warmth.Sumatran TigerPanthera tigris sumatraeThe smallest tiger, found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, with closely set stripes and webbed toes for swimming.