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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.
458 Questions
What do cheetahs eat in Kenya?
Cheetahs use their speed and camouflage to hunt prey. Gazelle's, Impala and Springbok are the usual prey species as they are around the size that a cheetah can catch and kill.
They lie hidden in the grass and move close to its unsuspecting prey. When they are around 100 to 200 meters near the prey, they pick up a burst of speed and tackle the prey. They go for the throat thereby suffocating the prey.
In the Gir Forest are there tigers or lions?
Well I will clear your question.The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), also known as the Indian lion, is a lion subspecies that exists as a single isolated population in India's Gujarat State. It is listed as Endangered by IUCN based on the small population size.[1] The lion population has steadily increased in Gir Forest National Park, more than doubling from a low of 180 individuals in 1974 to a level of 411 individuals consisting of 97 adult males, 162 adult females, 75 sub-adults, and 77 cubs as of April 2010. . It is a proud factor for Indian fauna. There are no tigers in Gir.
A Declawed cat is a cat that had it's claws removed. I don't know of any cat born that way.
What is the world's second strongest wild cat?
the second strongest cat in world is a tiger the worlds strongest cat in a jaguar because there jaws are so big and they bite threw the scull of any pre.
Judging that the Siberian Tiger is the largest and heaviest cat in the world, it would make sense that it is the strongest of all the cat family.
Which feline cannot retract its claws?
No. Most cats will retract their claws when resting, walking or running in order to protect them, and will only bring their claws out when needed. The only cat that cannot retract its claws is the Cheetah. A Cheetah's claws help it grip the ground while chasing after prey.
What would win a pack of wolves or a pack of lions?
Both are strong animals but I would say that the pride of lions.
yes. a fish can use its belly scales to stick on the trees.
Many mean people are after the cheetahs and even animals atack each other
How fast can Egyptian maus run?
The Egyptian mau is called the grey hound of cats and can run up to 30 miles per hour.
Why do people like lions a lot?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
