Cats - Family Felidae
Cats (Family Felidae) are graceful, efficient predators that belong to the Family Felidae (a family known commonly as 'felids'). The cat family is diverse and includes the familiar domestic cat, lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cat.
A Guide to Cats
The cat family is diverse and includes lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cats.
The cat family is diverse and includes lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cats.
Saving Russia's Rare Panthers
On Russia's eastern coast lies one of the world's most unique temperate forests. The region, nestled against the Sea of Japan, plays host to an extraordinary mix of species, including two of the most endangered cats in the world: the Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard.
On Russia's eastern coast lies one of the world's most unique temperate forests. The region, nestled against the Sea of Japan, plays host to an extraordinary mix of species, including two of the most endangered cats in the world: the Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard.
A Natural History of Cats
The cat family is diverse and includes the familiar domestic cat, lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cat. Cats have muscular bodies and are efficient hunters armed with acute eyesight, great aqility, and a sharp set of teeth.
The cat family is diverse and includes the familiar domestic cat, lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cat. Cats have muscular bodies and are efficient hunters armed with acute eyesight, great aqility, and a sharp set of teeth.
Cats (Family Felidae)
Cats are superb hunters. Some felids can take down prey that are much larger than themselves, providing evidence of their well-honed skills as predators.
Cats are superb hunters. Some felids can take down prey that are much larger than themselves, providing evidence of their well-honed skills as predators.
Amur Leopard - Panthera pardus orientalis
The Amur or Far Eastern leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a subspecies of leopard and ranks among the world's most endangered cats, with only 25–40 individuals surviving in the easternmost regions of Russia.
The Amur or Far Eastern leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a subspecies of leopard and ranks among the world's most endangered cats, with only 25–40 individuals surviving in the easternmost regions of Russia.
Bobcat - Lynx rufus
Bobcat - Profile of the Bobcat
Bobcat - Profile of the Bobcat
Caracal - Caracal caracal
Caracals (Caracal caracal) are a unique species of cat that inhabit norther Africa, the Arbaian peninsula, and southwestern Asia. One of the most striking features of caracals is their long, tufted ears. They stand straight up and are fringed with long black fur.
Caracals (Caracal caracal) are a unique species of cat that inhabit norther Africa, the Arbaian peninsula, and southwestern Asia. One of the most striking features of caracals is their long, tufted ears. They stand straight up and are fringed with long black fur.
Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus
Cheetah - Profile of the Cheetah
Cheetah - Profile of the Cheetah
Cougars Reclaim Habitat in Midwestern US
The National Geographic reports that cougar sightings have been on the rise in over twenty midwestern US states and Canada during the past year and a half. Cougars have not inhabited these parts of North America for over a century, so the sightings met with sketpicism at first.
The National Geographic reports that cougar sightings have been on the rise in over twenty midwestern US states and Canada during the past year and a half. Cougars have not inhabited these parts of North America for over a century, so the sightings met with sketpicism at first.
Eurasian Lynx - Lynx lynx
The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized cat with thick fur (yellow to gray-brown, patterned with pale spots or lines), long legs, dark tufts of fur on the tips of their ears, a collar of longer hair around the neck, and a short tail.
The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized cat with thick fur (yellow to gray-brown, patterned with pale spots or lines), long legs, dark tufts of fur on the tips of their ears, a collar of longer hair around the neck, and a short tail.
Leopard - Panthera pardus
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is a member of the cat family (Felidae). The leopard's coat has a background color of pale, cream-yellow on its underside that darkens slightly to an orange-brown on its back.
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is a member of the cat family (Felidae). The leopard's coat has a background color of pale, cream-yellow on its underside that darkens slightly to an orange-brown on its back.
Lion - Panthera leo
Lion - Profile of the Lion
Lion - Profile of the Lion
Mountain Lion - Puma concolor
Mountain lions are large, lean cats with a coat that ranges in color from yellow-brown to gray-brown. The fur on their back is darker in color compared to their belly, whic is a pale, creamy buff color.
Mountain lions are large, lean cats with a coat that ranges in color from yellow-brown to gray-brown. The fur on their back is darker in color compared to their belly, whic is a pale, creamy buff color.
Ocelot - Leopardus pardalis
Ocelot - Leopardus pardalis
Ocelot - Leopardus pardalis
Panther - Panthera onca
Panthers, also called jaguars, are usually tan with black rosettes (a ring of spots with another spot in the center). They live in a range of different habitats including dense rainforest, scrubland, and grasslands.
Panthers, also called jaguars, are usually tan with black rosettes (a ring of spots with another spot in the center). They live in a range of different habitats including dense rainforest, scrubland, and grasslands.
Saber-Toothed Cats - The 'Tigers' of the Prehistoric Plains
Despite the way they're portrayed in movies, saber-tooth cats weren't just big felines that happened to have enormous front teeth. The whole lifestyle of saber-toothed cats revolved around using their armament to wound and kill prey, most often giant herbivores, but occasionally early hominids and other big cats.
Despite the way they're portrayed in movies, saber-tooth cats weren't just big felines that happened to have enormous front teeth. The whole lifestyle of saber-toothed cats revolved around using their armament to wound and kill prey, most often giant herbivores, but occasionally early hominids and other big cats.
Saving Russia's Rare Panthers
On Russia's eastern coast lies one of the world's most unique temperate forests. The region, nestled against the Sea of Japan, plays host to an extraordinary mix of species, including two of the most endangered cats in the world: the Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) and the Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis).
On Russia's eastern coast lies one of the world's most unique temperate forests. The region, nestled against the Sea of Japan, plays host to an extraordinary mix of species, including two of the most endangered cats in the world: the Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) and the Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis).
Scientists Capture Rare Amur Leopard for Health Check
A team of conservationists recently captured a female Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from the rugged Primorsky Krai region of Russia's Far East. The scientists gathered detailed health information for the leopard, including blood analysis, electrocardiogram, and weight measurements.
A team of conservationists recently captured a female Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from the rugged Primorsky Krai region of Russia's Far East. The scientists gathered detailed health information for the leopard, including blood analysis, electrocardiogram, and weight measurements.
Siberian Tiger - Panthera tigris altaica
The Siberian or Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest of all the tiger subspecies. It has a reddish-orange coat that fades to white on its face and belly.
The Siberian or Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest of all the tiger subspecies. It has a reddish-orange coat that fades to white on its face and belly.
Siberian Tiger Population Holding Steady
Deep in the icy, snow-packed woods of Siberia, tigers prowl. It's an odd place to envision tigers—majestic and black-striped, these felines are more often associated with the humid jungles of India than with the wintry stretches of eastern Russia.
Deep in the icy, snow-packed woods of Siberia, tigers prowl. It's an odd place to envision tigers—majestic and black-striped, these felines are more often associated with the humid jungles of India than with the wintry stretches of eastern Russia.
Snow Leopard - Panthera uncia
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a large species of cat that roams the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia.
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a large species of cat that roams the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia.
Ten Cat Species You Should Know
The cat family is diverse and includes the familiar domestic cat, lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, bobcats, and many other groups of cat. Here you'll find out about ten cat species—their range and why they are unique.
The cat family is diverse and includes the familiar domestic cat, lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, bobcats, and many other groups of cat. Here you'll find out about ten cat species—their range and why they are unique.
Tiger - Panthera tigris
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of all cats. This majestic creature grows to lengths of 4 1/2 to 9 1/2 feet and weights of 220 to 660 pounds. The tiger's coat is orange with black stripes and white markings on its face, chest, and underside.
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of all cats. This majestic creature grows to lengths of 4 1/2 to 9 1/2 feet and weights of 220 to 660 pounds. The tiger's coat is orange with black stripes and white markings on its face, chest, and underside.
Weather Poses Threat for Siberian Tigers
Abnormal weather conditions have depleted food resources for Siberian tigers and leopards in eastern Russia.
Abnormal weather conditions have depleted food resources for Siberian tigers and leopards in eastern Russia.