Cats

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. In this article, we'll explore basic facts about cats including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other carnivore groups.

The cat family is diverse and includes lions, tigers, ocelots, jaguars, caracals, leopards, pumas, lynxes, and many other groups of cats.

The Amur or Far Eastern leopard 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.

Bobcats are small cats that inhabit a range that stretches throughout a large portion of North America, from southern Canada to southern Mexico.

Caracals 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.

The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal. Cheetahs can achieve speeds of up to 110km/h but they can only maintain these bursts for short periods of time.

The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized cat with thick fur, 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 leopard has a background color of pale, cream-yellow on its underside that darkens slightly to an orange-brown on its back.

The lion is a species of large cat that has a buff colored coat, white underparts, and a long tail that ends in a black tuft of fur.

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.

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.

The Siberian or Amur tiger is the largest of all the tiger subspecies. It has a reddish-orange coat that fades to white on its face and belly.

The snow leopard is a large species of cat that is well-adapted for the cold temperatures of its high-altitude habitat.

The tiger 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.

Pictures of cats, including cat photos such as lions, mountain lions, caracals, tigers, jaguars and more.

Pictures of Florida panthers, a species of cats that was recently on the brink of extinction.

Pictures of snow leopards, a large species of cat that roams the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia.

Tigers are the largest and most powerful of all cats. They are extremely agile despite their bulk and can leap between 8 and 10 meters in a single bound. They are also among the most recognizable of cats thanks to their distinct orange coat, black stripes and white markings.

Pictures of lions, including lion prides, lion cubs, lionesses and more.

Clouded leopards are medium-sized cats that inhabit the foothills of the Himalaya throughout Southeast Asia. This profile explores basic facts about clouded leopards including their classification, diet, habitat and what makes them different from other cat species.