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Wild Cats
The 36 species of the wild cat family are spread across most of the globe. Big cats, like lions and tigers, get much of the attention, but the vast majority of the wild cat species fall into the small cats category. This is the category that will satisfy your curiosity about wild cats.
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Why do people like lions a lot?
Asked by Wiki User
Because we are told it is the 'King of Beasts', and it is a very dangerous predator.
It is a very beautiful, dangerous predator. The lion was made famous by the Lion King movies and as humans, we are attracted to danger and beauty.
What are the adaptations of a white tiger?
Asked by Pearlie Tromp
behavioral adaptations are the way that white tigers act in there natural habitat or where they live. if your wondering what a physacal adaptation is it is physacal feturs.
How do the big cats rank in size?
Asked by Wiki User
1.Siberian tiger
2.Bengal tiger
3.African lion
4. Indo Chinese tiger
5.Asiatic lion
6. South China tiger
7.Malayan tiger
8.Sumatran tiger
9. Jaguar
10.Leopard and puma or mountain lion (tie)
How do tigers survive in the wild?
Asked by Barrett Kunze
They survive because they can camoufladge themselves in the snow. They also have adaptians such as small ears to reduce heat loss and big feet to act as snow shoes.
What wild cats are native to Texas?
Asked by Wiki User
Texas has SIX native cats, most of which are endangered and very rarely seen. The exception to this is the BOBCAT, which is quite common throughout the state, inhabiting a variety of habitat -- although it is elusive and not often seen.
The OCELOT is native to southern Texas and north-eastern Mexico. The MOUNTAIN LION (aka "puma" or "cougar") is found in the Trans-Pecos of west Texas, southern portions of the Hill Country, and in the brushlands of southern Texas. There have been reports of mountain lion in the north-central part of the state as well.
JAGUARS haven't been seen in Texas since the turn of the century, but a stray from Mexico is still possible. The MARGAY, last seen in Texas over one hundred years ago, had a large range in southern Texas a few thousand years ago. The JAGUARUNDI, extremely rare in Texas, inhabits the brush country in the extreme southern part of the state.
For additional information please visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website, where you'll find the above information and more in a pdf of the publication entitled "Cats of Texas", by W.B. Davis, Professor Emeritus at Texas A & M University.
Do lions and tigers purr like domestic cats do?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, they can. It is now thought that all cats, even "big" cats that can roar, can purr. Big cats, with their specially-designed throats, can only make a purring sound when exhaling which is called "chuffing", and not in a constant stream like other cats.
they cannot but they can chuff they can purr,but only on the ex hale. I don't think wild cats can purr; but I did hear that one can, the cheetah.
Do baby cheetahs play?
Asked by Wiki User
Things that hone in their skills, so for big cats and other hunting animals, games that simulate the chase and catch of a hunt. They develop their finer motor skills and balance that way.
What cats roar?
Asked by Wiki User
Only 4 living cat species can roar: the lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar.
Roaring is made possible by a special two-piece hyoid bone in the throat. All of the non-roaring cats like the common house cats have a one-piece hyoid bone.
This one-piece hyoid bone is also the reason why smaller cats are able to purr while the largest species conventionally can not.
However, felids of the Panthera genus (Tiger, Lion, Jaguar and Leopard) also produce sounds similar to purring, but only when exhaling.
Is a leopard the most aggressive cat?
Asked by Wiki User
A cat's coat colour or pattern has nothing to do with its personality. Cats can be aggressive for many reasons, to as simple as not being neutered, to being mistreated somehow or even a mental condition. A cat being a certain colour (or a mix of colours) does not depict its personality.
What are some traits of a panther?
Asked by Wiki User
The "black panther", which is merely a dark specimen of the leopard or jaguar is a predator, and feeds on other animals. A stalker, it uses camoflage and cover for concealment as it slips up close to its prey, for the final leap. Leopards often place kills in trees, to keep them from tigers, lions, and hyenas.
What types of wild cats are native to Pennsylvania?
Asked by Wiki User
The Bobcat and the Canada Lynx maintain their respective ranges in the NE US, but the Canada Lynx are probably just visiting. There may have been unverified reports of Cougars, but they are known to have been extirpated in the NE US early on in the 20th Century.
Maine Coon Cats, while domestic, may grow to 25 lbs. and 18 inches in height at the shoulder. One is sitting on me right now. I think he weighs a bit more than that. But of course, I could never say so...
How is a sand cat adapted to the desert?
Asked by Wiki User
The sand fox is nocturnal so it operates during the cool portion of the day rather than traveling in the scorching sun. It has developed large ears to improve its ability to cool itself as canine animals don't sweat like we do. and it burrows underground to keep it cool when it is sleeping.
They favour flat or undulating terrain where there is little vegetation, they avoid areas where there is not very much food, like bare sand dunes. They have quite a wide range of survivability in regards to temperature which ranges from anything from -5°C to 126°C however during extreme conditions they will normally retreat back to their burrows. Most of their water comes from their prey so they normally don't drink additional water as they can survive months merely from the water aquired from their food. However if water is available they will drink it.
They have very large auditory bullae which will enhance the cats hearing to help it to pick up the vibrations in the sand, as well as this their ears are widely spaced and can be flattend horrizontally or pointed down to aid their hunting further.
Small rodents are their primary prey, with records from Africa including including Spiny Mice (Acomys spp), Jirds (Merionesspp), Gerbils (Gerbillus spp), and Jerboas (Jaculusspp. and Allactaga tetradactyla), but also young of Cape Hare (Lepus capensis). They have also been observed to hunt small birds like Greater Hoopoe Lark (Alaemon alaudipes), Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti), and consume reptiles such as Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus), Fringe-toed lizards (Acanthodactylus spp.), Sandfish (Scincus scincus), Short-fingered Gecko (Stenodactylus spp.), Horned and Sand vipers of the genus Cerastes, and insects (De Smet 1988, Abbadi 1993, Dragesco-Joffé 1993, Sliwa in press). Sand-dwelling rodents made up the majority (65-88%) of stomach contents from carcasses collected in Turkmenistan and Uzebekistan in the 1960s (Schaenberg 1974). In Arabia the sand cat's distribution coincides with that of Sand Skinks and Arabian toad-head lizards; both reptiles are thought to be an important source of food for the cat [1]
[1] http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/8541/0
Do tigers have feelings?
Asked by Era McCullough
In many case's tigers are known to shead a tear.
2 men adopted a lion as a cub.
When he got of age thay new thay had to release him into the wild were he should be.
A heart breaking moument a few years later thay returned to visit him to see if he had adjusted to his new investment.
When the lion and a femail lion stood on a hiss and when the mail recognised him he ran towards them excited to see them and introdused them to his new familly
What is the group of big cats called?
Asked by Wiki User
There are 2 different words for it. "Clutter" or "Clowder".
A group of wild cats is called "A destruction"
Average lifespan of snowshoe cat?
Asked by Wiki User
The Snowshoe Hares or Rabbits (as often called) live in the snow covered northern forests of Canada and the Northern areas of the United States of America as well as Greenland.
they live in the wild but also in the snowy areas!
What are the Scottish wild cat habitat?
Asked by Wiki User
The Wildcat is a hunter. Rabbit is their preferred prey, but rodents and other small mammals serve as a staple food source if rabbit is unavailable. Lizards, fish, frogs and even eels are also eaten but make up a relatively small part of the Wildcat's diet.
What is the result of a Lion and a Tiger breeding?
Asked by Arnaldo Bergnaum
The tigon is a hybrid cross between a male tiger and a female lion.
For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated below.
What is the strongest wild cat in the cat family?
Asked by Wiki User
The Siberian tiger is the world's largest wild cat.
What are The three main big cats?
Asked by Wiki User
Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Jaguars all belong to the same genus Panthera, which is usually thought as the "big cat" family. However, another view also includes the Cheetah, Snow and Clouded Leopard and Cougar as "big cats".
What big cats live in the Amazon jungle?
Asked by Wiki User
Amazon rainforest - Jaguars Sundarban Mangroves - Royal Bengal Tigers Sahyadri or south Indian rainforests - Royal Bengal Tiger, LeopardsSumatran rainforests - Sumatran Tiger
What countries do the cheetahs live?
Asked by Wiki User
Cheetah's are predominantly found in the jungles of Africa and India. The Asiatic cheetah can be found in India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan etc. The African cheetah is found in countries like Kenya, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe etc. numbers wise, the African species is more populous than its Indian cousin.
Why do cheetahs need shelter to survive?
Asked by Wiki User
All living things need shelter. Shelter from predators, harsh temperatures, and shelter is a place to stay.
