BIG CATS

LION

Lions are large felines that are traditionally depicted as the "king of the jungle." These big cats once roamed Africa, Asia and Europe. However, now they are found in only two areas of the world and are classified into two subspecies. Asiatic lions live in India's Gir Forest; African lions live in central and southern Africa. Though they look similar, these two subspecies are very different in size, habitat, diet and more.

Size & characteristics

The African lion is 4.5 to 6.5 feet (1.4 to 2 meters) long from its head to its rump, and its tail measures from 26.25 to 39.5 inches (67 to 100 centimeters) long. African lions typically weigh 265 to 420 lbs. (120 to 191 kilograms).

Asiatic lions tend to be much bigger, according to the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). They weigh 300 to 500 lbs. (120 to 226 kg) and are 6.56 to 9.18 feet (200 to 280 cm) long. Their tails measure 23.62 to 35.43 inches (60 to 90 cm).

TIGER

The magnificent tiger, largest of the big cats, is a heavily muscled, powerful predator that stalks and ambushes large prey, camouflaged by its stripy coat. Unlike other cats, tigers are good swimmers and often cool off in lakes and streams during the heat of the day. Sadly, they have been pushed to the edge of existence through hunting and habitat loss, with three of the eight subspecies already extinct, and the other subspecies at high risk.

Common Name: Bengal Tiger

Scientific Name: Panthera tigris tigris

Type: Mammals

Diet: Carnivores

Average life span in The Wild: 8 to 10 years

Size: Head and body, 5 to 6 ft; tail, 2 to 3 ft

Weight: 240 to 500 lbs

BLACK PANTHER

A black panther is the melanistic color variant of any Panthera species. Black panthers in Asia and Africa are leopards (Panthera pardus) and black panthers in the Americas are black jaguars (Panthera onca).

Common Name: Jaguar

Scientific Name: Panthera onca

Type: Mammals

Diet: Carnivores

Average life span in The Wild: 12 to 15 years

Size: Head and body, 5 to 6 ft; tail, 27.5 to 36 in

Weight: 100 to 250 lbs

Common name : Panther

Scientific Name: Panthera Pardus

Diet: Carnivore

Type : Mammals

Size: Body: 4.25 to 6.25ft; Tail: 3.5 to 4.4ft

Weight: 29 to 91kg

Life Span: 20 years under supervision and 12 years on their own

LEOPARD

Leopards are big cats known for their golden, spotted bodies and graceful, yet ferocious hunting techniques. They are often thought of as an African animal, but leopards live all over the world. Though their reach is vast, their numbers are declining.

Size

Leopards are larger than a house cat, but leopards are the smallest members of the large cat category. They grow to only 3 to 6.2 feet (92 to 190 centimeters) long. Their tail adds another 25 to 39 inches (64 to 99 cm) to their length. Males and females vary in weight. Females typically weigh 46 to 132 pounds (21 to 60 kilograms) and males usually weigh around 80 to 165 lbs. (36 to 75 kg)

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