8 Animals That Are A Part Of The Cat Family

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 11, 2023

Lion

The lion, also known as Panthera Leo, is a member of the Felidae (cat) family, native to Africa and India.

Tiger

The tiger, also known as Panthera tigris, is the largest member of the Felidae family. They are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Leopard

The leopard, or Panthera Pardus, are one of the five extant species of the Panthera genus. They are listed as Vulnerable on the IUNC Red List.

Jaguar

The jaguar, or Panthera Onca, is the largest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world.

Puma

Puma, or Puma Concolor, is usually found in the mountains of North and South America. It is also known as a cougar or mountain lion.

Cheetah

The Cheetah, also known as Acinonyx Jubatus, is one of the large cats native to Africa, Central Iran and India.

Bobcat

Bobcat, also known as Red Lynx, is a medium-sized cat, native to North America. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUNC Red List.

Canadian Lynx

The Canadian Lynx, or Lynx Canadensis, is one of the species native to North America and is characterized by its triangular years with black tufts at its tips.

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