Intro Save BigCatz Lions Cheetahs Tigers Jaguars Bobcats Servals Conclusion
Introduction
There are many different types of cats, from your sweet little house cat, to the fierce king of the jungle--the lion. If you don't like being up close to cats, then this page might be for you. And even if you love cats a lot, then here is where you'll find even more information about their wild relatives.
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Save BigCatz
Big Cats are in trouble! Many wild cats are endangered--some are even extinct! Let's work together to help save big cats! Visit Save BigCatz, a website created by the EverythingCat101 Team, and get inspired!
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Scientific Name: Panthera leo
(Picture from mylot.com)
Fun Facts:
Lions are great swimmers!
Adult male lions usually weigh from 330 to 550 lbs.
A lion in a zoo often lives twice as long as a lion in the wild.
Jaguars
(Animation from all-creatures.org)
Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus
(Picture from www.outtoafrica.nl)
Fun Facts:
Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about three seconds.
Cheetahs weigh up to 143 pounds.
Cheetahs live about 10 to 12 years in the wild.
Cheetahs, unlike lions, do not roar; they purr, hiss, whine, growl, and make other calls.
Cheetahs hunt during daylight.
(from all-creatures.org)
Scientific Name: Panthera tigris
(from all-creatures.org)
Fun Facts:
A tiger's roar can be heard from two miles away.
A tiger's roar can be heard from two miles away.
The largest tiger recorded weighed 1,025 pounds.
Tigers often eat 12 pounds of meat for just one meal!
Every single tiger in the world has a different pattern of stripes.
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| Picture credit: Maroonie |
Jaguars
Scientific Name: Panthera onca
(from www.hdw-inc.com)
Fun Facts:
Jaguars weigh from 100-250 pounds.
Most jaguars are tan or orange with dark brown or black spots.
Jaguars, like lions, are excellent swimmers!
Scientific Name: Lynx rufus
(Picture from: http://www.pictures-of-cats.org/Mexican-Bobcat.html)
Fun Facts:
A bobcat's tail is 6-8 inches long.
Adult bobcats usually weigh about 15 to 20 pounds. Sometimes, the males can weigh up to 40 lbs!
Adult bobcats usually weigh about 15 to 20 pounds. Sometimes, the males can weigh up to 40 lbs!
Scientific Name: Leptailurus serval
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| Credit: Stolz, Gary M., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Fun Facts:
One of a Serval's most distinguishing features is its big ears.
Servals have great hearing. This allows them to track prey without seeing it until they finally pounce. Amazing!
Conclusion
Want more information? This page will be updated from time to time, but another great way to learn about wild cats is visiting a zoo. Most zoos have some type of feline-but how could they not? Cats are amazing animals!
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Fact Sources:
Lions:
National Geographic
Tigers:
National Geographic
http://bigcats2.tripod.com/Cat_Facts.html
Cheetahs:
National Geographic
Jaguars:
National Geographic
Bobcats:
Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Servals:
Big Cat Rescue
Want more information? This page will be updated from time to time, but another great way to learn about wild cats is visiting a zoo. Most zoos have some type of feline-but how could they not? Cats are amazing animals!
Back to Top
Fact Sources:
Lions:
National Geographic
Tigers:
National Geographic
http://bigcats2.tripod.com/Cat_Facts.html
Cheetahs:
National Geographic
Jaguars:
National Geographic
Bobcats:
Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Servals:
Big Cat Rescue
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