big cats
Lions and tigers
Big cats are the largest members of the cat family—lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and sometimes snow leopards and cougars.
The term distinguishes these apex predators from domestic cats and smaller wild species.
Most big cats can roar but not purr continuously.
The sanctuary rescues big cats from roadside zoos.
Maned African feline
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- leopardSpotted African wild cat
- jaguarLarge American spotted cat
- cheetahFastest land animal
cougar · panther · snow leopard · clouded leopard · puma · lynx · caracal · ocelot
Circular ornamental clusters
- stripesParallel linear markings
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- retractable clawsNails that withdraw into paws
- whiskersFacial sensory hairs
paws · tail · coat · spots · fur · canines · eyes · night vision
Plant's vertical support
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- pounceSudden attack leap
- preyAnimal being hunted
- chaseRapid following of quarry
kill · carnivore · predator · claws · fangs · nocturnal · pursuit · takedown
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- apex predatorUnpreyed-upon dominant hunter
- strengthPower to exert force
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
powerful · formidable · dominant · king of beasts · commanding · fearsome · imposing · regal
Indicating with symbols
- scentAirborne odor detected
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- home rangeAnimal's habitual area
- patrolRegular surveillance route
boundaries · dominance · scratching · spraying · hierarchy · alpha · defend · intruders
At risk of extinction
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
reserve · wildlife corridor · reintroduction · breeding program · protected · vulnerable · threatened · anti-poaching
lion
Maned African feline
cheetah · cougar · panther · snow leopard · clouded leopard · puma · lynx · caracal · ocelot · serval
rosettes
Circular ornamental clusters
- stripesParallel linear markings
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- retractable clawsNails that withdraw into paws
whiskers · paws · tail · coat · spots · fur · canines · eyes · night vision · muscular
stalk
Plant's vertical support
chase · kill · carnivore · predator · claws · fangs · nocturnal · pursuit · takedown · suffocation
majestic
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- apex predatorUnpreyed-upon dominant hunter
- strengthPower to exert force
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
fierce · powerful · formidable · dominant · king of beasts · commanding · fearsome · imposing · regal · raw power
marking
Indicating with symbols
- scentAirborne odor detected
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- home rangeAnimal's habitual area
patrol · boundaries · dominance · scratching · spraying · hierarchy · alpha · defend · intruders · core area
endangered
At risk of extinction
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
sanctuary · reserve · wildlife corridor · reintroduction · breeding program · protected · vulnerable · threatened · anti-poaching · trafficking
- carnivoransdogs, wolves, foxes, bears, lions
- Nature Documentariesdocumentaries, shark week, wildlife rescue, marine life, elephants
- wildlife photographywildlife shots, safari photos, bird photography, wildlife photographers, photo safari
- naturesun, moon, sky, trees, water
- wildlifewhite-tailed deer, birds, mammals, elephant, reptiles
- Zooszoo exhibits, zoo train, zoo tours, zookeeper, animal exhibits
big catsdomestic cats
Tame household felines
house cats · small cats · housepets · housecats · kittens
big catsherbivores
Fauna consuming only plants
grazing animals · ungulates · gazelles · antelope · zebras