Big Cats
Big cats exist in an entirely separate world from their relatives, the domesticated house cat. Although all cats fall under the Felidae family, members of the Panthera genus—which includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards—are known for their speed, sound, and predatory nature.
The ferocious side of big cats—embodied by the mighty roar of a lion—is offset by their natural grace and swift pace. The cheetah can run at the breakneck speed of 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour), with just one foot touching the ground per stride. Snow leopards have the ability to jump well over 50 feet (15 meters) in a single leap, and other Read more