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All wild cats, all over the world.

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Discover the fascinating world of wild cat species, including interesting facts, origins, history, behavior, and the latest conservation news. Get links to regional and global wild cat conservation organizations.

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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 wild cat species in the from around the world, including Asia, Africa, the Middle ...

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.

 

history of lions

History of Lions

Lions belong to the Panthera genus, a group of big cats that also includes tigers, leopards, jaguars, and snow leopards ...
lions in culture - medici lions

Lions in Culture

Lions in culture typically represent strength, power, courage and nobility. They appear widely on religious artifacts, national flags, paintings, and ...

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