Wild Cats

Wild members of the cat family, from lynx and cougars to the big cats.

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🐆 Big Cats (8)

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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.Canada LynxLynx canadensisA northern forest cat with black ear tufts and big furry feet that let it walk on snow while it hunts snowshoe hares.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.CougarPuma concolorA large, solitary wild cat of the Americas, also called a mountain lion, puma or panther, that hunts mostly deer.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.OcelotLeopardus pardalisA small, secretive spotted cat of the Americas, from southern Texas to Argentina, that hunts mostly at night.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.