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Our mission is to educate, advocate, and inspire action to protect both big and small wild cats across the globe.  You will find amazing facts, conservation stories, and ways you can help protect wild cats.

Big Cats

Lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars are some of the biggest and most powerful cats in the world. Learn how they live, hunt, and survive in the wild.

Big cats - history and origins

Big Cats

Big cats have roamed this planet for millions of years. Their ancestors date back to wild cats that inhabited Asia ...
Majestic big cat lion

List of Big Cats

This list of big cats includes species from around the world, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America, South ...

Small Wild Cats

Did you know that small wild cats make up 80% of all wild cat species? From the elusive sand cat to the secretive black-footed cat, they help maintain healthy and balanced ecosystems.

sand cat family in a tree

Small Wild Cats

Small wild cats can be found worldwide, including in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America, Central America, South America, ...
the small wild cats list

Small Wild Cats List

Small wild cats make up 80% of all wild cat species. They can be found in Africa, Asia, North America, ...

Wild Cats in History and Culture

Wild cats have been a big part of human history and culture for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats and even believed they had magical powers, often showing them in their artwork and stories. In many cultures, wild cats appear in myths and folklore, sometimes as fierce warriors, clever tricksters, or guardians of the natural world. Discover how different cultures see these amazing creatures and why they are so important.

 

Stay Informed with Our Blog

Our regularly updated blog provides in-depth articles on various wild cat species, wild cat rankings and conservation success stories.

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Wild cats in different countries

Top 10 Countries with the Most Wild Cat Species

Wild cats are found in various parts of the world. Some countries are home to a large variety of these ...
Siberian tiger - a really large cat

The Largest of the Big Cats

Have you ever wondered which big cats are the largest on Earth? Here is our list of the largest big ...
jaguar and leopard comparison

Jaguar vs. Leopard

Jaguars and leopards are two of the biggest cats in the world. Have you ever noticed how difficult it is ...
cougars range in north america

2025 Big Cats in North America Update

North America is home to many types of wild animals, including big cats. The term big cats refers to large, ...
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