The document describes the key characteristics of 8 different big cat species: tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and their scientific names, diets, sizes, speeds, lifespans, habitats, predators, and conservation statuses. It also notes some unique traits like the mane of male lions or the ability of snow leopards to jump 50 feet.
The document describes the key characteristics of 8 different big cat species: tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and their scientific names, diets, sizes, speeds, lifespans, habitats, predators, and conservation statuses. It also notes some unique traits like the mane of male lions or the ability of snow leopards to jump 50 feet.
The document describes the key characteristics of 8 different big cat species: tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and their scientific names, diets, sizes, speeds, lifespans, habitats, predators, and conservation statuses. It also notes some unique traits like the mane of male lions or the ability of snow leopards to jump 50 feet.
Diet: Carnivore Size: 2.8-3.3m (9-11ft) Weight: 267-300kg (589-660lbs) Top Speed: 96km/h (60mph) Life Span: 18-25 years Lifestyle: Solitary Conservation Status: Endangered Colour: Orange, Black, White Skin Type: Fur Favourite Food: Deer Habitat: Dense tropical forest Average Litter Size: 3 Predators: Human Fun Facts: Hunts in water
Scientific Name: Panthera Leo
Diet: Carnivore Size (L): 1.4m-2.5m (4.7 ft-8.2 ft) Weight: 120kg-249kg (264lbs-550lbs) Top Speed: 56kph (35mph) Life Span: 8-15 years Lifestyle: Nocturnal Conservation Status: Vulnerable Colour: Tan, Gold, Blonde, Brown, sometimes White Skin Type: Fur Favourite Food: Antelope Habitat: Open Woodland, Grassland Average Litter: 3 Predators: Humans Fun Facts: Males have distinctive mane
Scientific Name: Panthera Onca
Diet: Canivore Size: (L) 1.1m-1.9m (43in-75in) Weight: 36kg-160kg (79lbs-350lbs) Top Speed: 114kph (71mph) Life Span: 12-15 years Lifestyle: Nocturnal Conservation Status: Threatened Colour: Dark Brown, Black Skin type: Fur Favourite Food: Deer, Wild Boar Habitat: Forest, Swampland, Grassland Average Litter: 3 Predators: Human, Lion, Hyena Fun Fact: Prefers to hunt at night
My favourite
Scientific Name: Panthera Pardus
Diet: Carnivore Size: (L) 100cm-190cm (40in-75in) Weight: 30kg-90kg (66lbs-198lbs) Top Speed: 45kph (30mph) Life Span: 10-15 years Lifestyle: Nocturnal Conservation Status: Near Threatened Colour: Yellow, Golden, Black, Dark Brown Skin type: Fur Favourite food: Deer, Warthog Habitat: Rainforest, Grassland, Mountainous Regions Average litter: 3 Predators: Tigers, Lions, Humans Fun Facts: Spends most of its time high in the trees
The different colours of some of the big cats
Scientific Name: Panthera Uncia
Diet: Carnivore Size: Weight: 77lbs-120lbs Top Speed: 3035mph Life Span: 15-21years for the ones in captivity Lifestyle: Solitary, unless mated (paired) will hunt together Conservation Status: Endangered Colour: White, Yellowish, Gray Skin type: Thick Fur Favourite Food: Sheep Habitat: Mountainous Regions found in altitudes of 9,800-17,000 feet above sea level Average Litter; 2-3 Predators: Humans Fun Facts: Able to jump up to 15m (50 ft.) They are also known as Mountain Ghosts because of their elusive nature
Scientific Name: Neofelis Nebulosa
Diet: Carnivore Size: (L) 60cm-110cm (24in-43in) Weight: 11kg-30kg (24lbs-66lbs) Top Speed: 64kph (40mph) Life Span:11-17 years Lifestyle: Nocturnal Conservation Status: Vulnerable Colour: Yellow, Gray, tawny, Black, Brown Skin Type: Fur Favourite Food: Deer, Monkeys Habitat: Dense tropical forest, Jungle Average Litter: 3 Predators: Humans, Tigers, Leopards Fun Facts: Has canines that can be two inches long