great cat
Lion or tiger
Great cat refers to the large wild felines of the genus Panthera—lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars—distinguished from smaller cats by their ability to roar.
The term is sometimes extended to include other large felines like cheetahs and cougars, though these belong to different genera.
The zoo's great cat exhibit featured a Bengal tiger.
- lionManed African feline
- king of beastsNickname for lion
- pride of lionsLeonine social unit
- lynxTufted-eared wild feline
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
striped coat · leopard · panther · jaguar · mythical beast · cheetah · caracal · keystone species · endangered species · big game hunting · safari tour · artistic muse · puma · clouded leopard · cougar · literary archetype · apex predator · national emblem