Top 10 World's Largest Big Cats

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 20, 2023

Tiger

The tiger is the world's biggest wild cat. Tigers are enormous animals that have been known to weigh above 300 kg.

Lion

Lion is one of the few big cats without body markings or spots.

Jaguar

The jaguar (Panthera onca), which holds the distinction of being the largest cat native to North America, is one of the "big 3" cats.

Cougar

The cougar (Puma concolor), a native of North and South America, is also known as a puma, mountain lion, or catamount.

Leopard

One of the most widely distributed big cat species globally, the leopard can be found in Africa, Asia, and some regions of Europe.

Cheetah

The cheetah is reputed to be the fastest terrestrial mammal in the world.

Snow Leopard

These large cats are frequently observed in alpine and subalpine regions at elevations of more than 3,000 meters.

Eurasian Lynx

With its stunningly speckled reddish or brown coat, white underparts, and short "bobbed tail" with a black tip, the Eurasian lynx is a photographer's dream.

Sunda Clouded Leopard

Neofelis diardi, an endemic species of the Sunda group of islands, is the clouded leopard of the Sunda.

Clouded Leopard

The clouded leopard can kill huge animals like macaques, hog deer, slow lorises, and others because of its powerful bite and muscular physique.

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