2025年1月13日 · From the tiny Rusty-spotted cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, there are 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is as beautiful as it is unique. Most of us know lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards, but what are all the other types of wild cats out there?

2020年7月9日 · There are seven species of wild cats native to North America: bobcat, Canada lynx, puma (also known as the mountain lion or cougar), margay, ocelot, jaguarundi and jaguar. Also present in North America is the domestic cat Felis catus. Therefore the continent is home to eight of the 41 currently-recognized cat species.

The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the African wildcat (F. lybica).

2025年3月6日 · North America is home to six species of wildcats that are considered native to the continent: bobcats, lynx, ocelots, cougars, jaguars, and jaguarundis. With more and more of their natural habitat disappearing, wildcats—as well as many other types of wildlife—are coming in closer contact with humans.

2024年12月21日 · This wild cat species list shows the 45 wild cats in the Felidae family with their common names and scientific names (species names). The table is sorted alphabetically by …

These are the 40 know species of wild cats and the domestic cat (felis catus) Click on the name or photo for more info! African golden cat (Profelis Aurata) The African Golden Cat (Profelis aurata) is a medium-sized wild cat distributed over the rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Wild cats have an average life expectancy of about 13-14 years, but they can live for up to 21 years. They are natural predators, with the European species primarily hunting on small mammals like rodents and rabbits. These wildcats also prey on nutria, hares, dormice, ducks, waterfowl, pigeons, passerines, and galliformes.

2023年11月28日 · Types of wild cats include big cat species belonging to the subfamily Pantherinae, including the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard; and members of the subfamily Felinae, including the cheetah, cougar, lynx, bobcat, ocelot, margay, caracal, serval, fishing cat and Pallas's cat.

2024年9月25日 · With so many of these majestic creatures living worldwide, it’s no wonder many people are curious. This amazing list of Species of Wild Cats will answer that question. We’ll also cover some basic facts about these incredible animals so you can better understand their place in …

It is the most common and widely distributed wild cat species in the world. Their size, coat colour and pattern vary from continent to continent. Cats in drier areas tend to be pale or tawny with faint markings while those from humid areas tend to be darker and more heavily spotted or banded.