BigCatsWildCats is a wildlife education website dedicated to the world’s wild cats.
From lions, tigers and leopards to smaller and lesser-known species such as sand cats, fishing cats and Pallas’s cats, BigCatsWildCats explores the remarkable diversity of the wild cat family.
Our goal is to make reliable information about wild cats interesting and accessible to people who want to learn more about these extraordinary animals.
Explore the World of Wild Cats
BigCatsWildCats provides information about wild cat species from around the world, including their appearance, habitats, behavior, diets and geographic ranges.
You can explore big cats and small wild cats, learn which species live in different countries and regions, and discover the traits that make each wild cat unique.
The site also includes wildlife news, conservation information, research resources, educational videos, free downloads and a growing BigCatsWildCats Kids section created especially for younger wildlife enthusiasts.
Why Wild Cats Matter
Wild cats are an important part of ecosystems around the world. As hunters, they influence animal populations and the ecological communities in which they live.
Many wild cat populations face serious challenges, including habitat loss and fragmentation, declining prey, illegal wildlife trade, conflict with people and other human pressures. Some species remain widespread, while others survive only in small or isolated populations.
Learning about these animals—and understanding the environments they depend upon—is an important part of protecting them.
Our Purpose
BigCatsWildCats was created to encourage curiosity about wild cats and greater awareness of their place in the natural world.
Whether you’re researching a particular species, helping a child learn about wild cats, looking for photographs and facts, or simply fascinated by these animals, we hope BigCatsWildCats gives you a place to explore, learn and discover.
Part of WildE Planet
BigCatsWildCats is part of WildE Planet, a wildlife education project exploring the science, diversity and conservation of wildlife around the world. BigCatsWildCats focuses specifically on wild cats, while WildE Planet explores wildlife and the natural world more broadly.
The BigCatsWildCats Team
