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Animal Families & Genera

Big Cats

Collection of elevation illustrations of various popular Big Cat species including a Cougar, Tiger, and Lion

Big Cats popularly refers to the class of wild animals in the family Felidae, and more specifically the larger species in the genus Panthera. Initially, they consisted of the Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Jaguar but now include also the Cheetah, Clouded Leopard, Cougar, and Sunda Clouded Leopard.

Most big cats can be found in Africa, America, and Asia. These animals are normally large and muscular except for the Cheetah and also portray different behaviors both in the wild, in captivity, and conservatory parks. Big Cats also commonly sport a spotted skin and a skull or face that is flatted or evenly convex. The Lion, Leopard, Tiger, and Jaguar are the only big cats with the ability to roar.

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Browse through our curated Big Cats Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Big Cats. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.

44"-50" | 1.1-1.3 m

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54"-78" | 1.4-2 m

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270-420 lb | 120-190 kg

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10-15 years (wild), 30 (captivity)

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African Lion

130.000

200.000

190.000

15.00

449000

30”-46” | 76-117 cm

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4’7”-6’5” | 1.4-2 m

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265-500 lb | 120-250 kg

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12-18 years (wild); 18-20 years (captivity)

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Asiatic Lion

117.000

200.000

250.000

20.00

7400

34”-45” | 86-114 cm

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5’3”-6’5” | 160-196 cm

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220-650 lb | 100-295 kg

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8-10 years (wild); 18-25 years (captivity)

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Bengal Tiger

114.000

196.000

295.000

25.00

45000

16”-20” | 41-51 cm

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24”-42” | 61-107 cm

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15-45 lb | 7-20 kg

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10-12 years (wild); 15-20 years (captivity)

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Caracal

51.000

107.000

20.000

20.00

81000

28”-35” | 70–90 cm

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44”-59” | 112-150 cm

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77-143 lb | 35-65 kg

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10-12 years

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Cheetah

90.000

150.000

65.000

10.00

185000

18”-22” | 46-56 cm

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27”-43” | 69-109 cm

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25-50 lb | 11-23 kg

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11-15 years (wild); 17-20 years (captivity)

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Clouded Leopard

56.000

109.000

23.000

20.00

30000

21”-28” | 53-71 cm

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42”-54” | 107-137 cm

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65-200 lb | 30-91 kg

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10-13 years (wild); Up to 20 years (captivity)

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Cougar

71.000

137.000

91.000

20.00

150000

27”-31” | 69-79 cm

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4’10”-6’ | 147-183 cm

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80-250 lb | 36-113 kg

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8-15 years (wild); 18-25 years (captivity)

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Jaguar

79.000

183.000

113.000

25.00

407000

10”-14” | 25-36 cm

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22”-30” | 56-76 cm

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6-20 lb | 3-9 kg

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10-12 years (wild); Up to 20 years (captivity)

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Jaguarundi

36.000

76.000

9.000

20.00

26000

12”-17” | 31-43 cm

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18”-31” | 36-79 cm

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5-9 lb | 2-4 kg

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12-14 years (wild); Up to 24 years (captivity)

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Margay

43.000

79.000

4.000

24.00

19000

15”-20” | 38-51 cm

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27”-40” | 69-102 cm

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18-40 lb | 8-18 kg

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12-15 years (wild); Up to 20 years (captivity)

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Ocelot

51.000

102.000

18.000

20.00

137000

21”-26” | 53-66 cm

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23”-36” | 58-91 cm

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15-40 lb | 7-18 kg

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10-12 years (wild); Up to 20 years (captivity)

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Serval

66.000

91.000

18.000

20.00

78000

30”-42” | 75-107 cm

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5’7”-6’10” | 170-208 cm

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260-700 lb | 118-318 kg

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10-15 years (wild); 20-25 years (captivity)

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Siberian Tiger

107.000

208.000

318.000

25.00

49000

22”-26” | 56-66 cm

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36”-51” | 91-130 cm

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75-120 lb | 34-54 kg

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8-15 years (wild); 18-22 years (captivity)

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Snow Leopard

66.000

130.000

54.000

22.00

121000

Comparison illustration of the size of a Snow Leopard to a typical person

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia), also known as an ounce, is a large cat inhabiting the mountains of Central and South Asia. This stocky, short-legged cat is pale grey in color with dark spots and rosettes. Due to living in alpine environments, the Snow Leopard has many features or adaptations to provide warmth and stability.

It has broad paws for walking on snow, a dense undercoat for insulation, a long, bushy tail to cover its face when asleep and to maintain balance, and small ears to lessen heat loss. The Snow Leopard typically rest and reside by ridges in the mountains to ensure a vantage point as it prefers to ambush prey from up above.

Snow Leopards have a shoulder height between 22”-26” (56-66 cm), body length of 36”-51” (91-130 cm), and weight in the range of 75-120 lb (34-54 kg). The tail of a Snow Leopard is 31”-39” (79-99 cm) in length. Snow Leopards have a typical lifespan of 8-15 years in the wild and up to 18-22 years in captivity.

Series of side elevation illustrations of the Snow Leopard

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia), also known as an ounce, is a large cat inhabiting the mountains of Central and South Asia. This stocky, short-legged cat is pale grey in color with dark spots and rosettes. Due to living in cold alpine environments, the Snow Leopard has many adaptive features.

Snow Leopards have a shoulder height between 22”-26” (56-66 cm), body length of 36”-51” (91-130 cm), and weight in the range of 75-120 lb (34-54 kg). The tail of a Snow Leopard is 31”-39” (79-99 cm) in length. Snow Leopards have a typical lifespan of 8-15 years in the wild and up to 18-22 years in captivity.

Series of side elevation illustrations of the Snow Leopard

Height:

22”-26” | 56-66 cm

Width:

Length:

36”-51” | 91-130 cm

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Weight:

75-120 lb | 34-54 kg

Area:

Tail Length

31”-39” | 79-99 cm

Scientific Name

Panthera uncia

Lifespan

8-15 years (wild); 18-22 years (captivity)

Drawings include:
 Snow Leopard side elevation (standing), front (sitting), side (lying down)

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Wikipedia - Snow Leopard

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Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Ocelot compared to an average person

The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a spotted wild cat spanning from the southwestern United States to South America. It is larger in size than domestic cats but relatively small in comparison to the more well known big cats.

Its extensively marked fur is the Ocelot’s most distinguishable feature: black spots on the head and underside, stripes or bands on the neck and back, and splotches along the tail. The coat itself is short, smooth, and varying in color from a tawny cream to a reddish grey. The Ocelot is solitary and silent, easily adapting to disturbed habitats.

Ocelots have a shoulder height between 15”-20” (38-51 cm), body length of 27”-40” (69-102 cm), and weight in the range of 18-40 lb (8-18 kg). The tail of an Ocelot is 12”-18” (31-46 cm) in length. Ocelots have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Ocelot

The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a spotted wild cat spanning from the southwestern United States to South America. It is larger in size than domestic cats but relatively small in comparison to the more well known big cats. Its extensively marked fur is the Ocelot’s most distinguishable feature.

Ocelots have a shoulder height between 15”-20” (38-51 cm), body length of 27”-40” (69-102 cm), and weight in the range of 18-40 lb (8-18 kg). The tail of an Ocelot is 12”-18” (31-46 cm) in length. Ocelots have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Ocelot

Height:

15”-20” | 38-51 cm

Width:

Length:

27”-40” | 69-102 cm

Depth:

Weight:

18-40 lb | 8-18 kg

Area:

Tail Length

12”-18” | 31-46 cm

Scientific Name

Leopardus pardalis

Lifespan

12-15 years (wild); Up to 20 years (captivity)

Drawings include: 
Ocelot side elevation (standing), front (sitting), side (lying down)

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Wikipedia - Ocelot

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Illustration with dimensions comparing the size of an average Cheetah to a human man

Cheetahs are big cats famed for being the world’s fastest land mammals. Characterized by their slender bodies, distinctive spotted coats, long thin legs, deep chests and small heads, cheetahs are talented daytime hunters that chase gazelles with bursts of speed that can go from 0-60 mph | 27 km/h in three seconds.

The typical Cheetah has an overall height of 28”-35” (70–90 cm) and body length of 44”-59” (112-150 cm). An average Cheetah weighs between 77-143 lb (35-65 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 10-12 years.

Collection of drawings of Cheetahs sitting in various poses that include sitting, front and back profiles, and lying down

Cheetahs are big cats famed for being the world’s fastest land mammals. With slender bodies, spotted coats, and long thin legs, cheetahs are talented hunters with bursts of speed from 0-60 mph | 27 km/h.

The typical Cheetah has an overall height of 28”-35” (70–90 cm) and body length of 44”-59” (112-150 cm). An average Cheetah weighs between 77-143 lb (35-65 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 10-12 years.

Collection of drawings of Cheetahs sitting in various poses that include sitting, front and back profiles, and lying down

Height:

28”-35” | 70–90 cm

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Length:

44”-59” | 112-150 cm

Depth:

Weight:

77-143 lb | 35-65 kg

Area:

Tail Length

Scientific Name

Acinonyx jubatus

Lifespan

10-12 years

Drawings include:
Cheetah side profile (standing), side (sitting), front, back, side (lying down)

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Wikipedia - Cheetah
National Geographic - Cheetah

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Scale illustration of average male and female Asiatic Lions with dimensions for height and length compared to a human

A subspecies of lion, the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo leo) finds its origins in the Middle East and India and inhabits the sanctuary of the Gir Forest National Park. Currently, the population of this subspecies is approximately 500 to 600 living animals.

Differences between the Asiatic lion and the African lion include: shape and bone development of the head, a more moderate mane that leaves the top of the head and the ears exposed, and color variations of tawny to a sandy hue. Male Asiatic lions are solitary, often forming loose prides while female Asiatic lions form stronger and more numbered prides with other female lions and their cubs.

Asiatic Lions have a shoulder height between 30”-46” (76-117 cm), body length of 4’7”-6’5” (1.4-2 m), and weight in the range of 265-500 lb (120-250 kg). The tail of an Asiatic Lion is 30”-40” (76-102 cm) in length. Asiatic Lions have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years in the wild and 18-20 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of male Asiatic Lions in various poses

A subspecies of lion, the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo leo) finds its origins in the Middle East and India and inhabits the sanctuary of the Gir Forest National Park. Currently, the population of the Asiatic Lion subspecies is approximately 500 to 600 living animals on the planet.

Asiatic Lions have a shoulder height between 30”-46” (76-117 cm), body length of 4’7”-6’5” (1.4-2 m), and weight in the range of 265-500 lb (120-250 kg). The tail of an Asiatic Lion is 30”-40” (76-102 cm) in length. Asiatic Lions have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years in the wild and 18-20 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of male Asiatic Lions in various poses

Height:

30”-46” | 76-117 cm

Width:

Length:

4’7”-6’5” | 1.4-2 m

Depth:

Weight:

265-500 lb | 120-250 kg

Area:

Male: 
Height: 36”-46” | 91-117 cm
 Length: 5’6”-6’5” | 1.68-2 m 
Weight: 330-500 lb | 150-250 kg

  Female: 
Height: 30”-40” | 76-102 cm
 Length: 4’7”-5’8” | 1.4-1.73 m
 Weight: 265-408 lb | 120-185 kg

Tail Length

30”-40” | 76-102 cm

Scientific Name

Panthera leo leo

Lifespan

12-18 years (wild); 18-20 years (captivity)

Drawings include: 
Asiatic Lion male and female side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (lying down)

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Wikipedia - Asiatic Lion

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Scale illustration of an average Caracal with dimensions for height and length compared to a human

The Caracal (Caracal caracal), also known as the Desert lynx, is a moderately sized wild cat found in the deserts and plains of Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. Like a Lynx, the Caracal has tufted ears but can be differentiated by its uniform reddish brown coat.

The Caracal also has distinctive black markings on its face: two stripes between the forehead and nose, a black outline around the mouth, and sometimes prominent eyebrow-like blotches. The Caracal is solitary and secretive, but has been trained and used for hunting throughout history.

Caracals have a shoulder height between 16”-20” (41-51 cm), body length of 24”-42” (61-107 cm), and weight in the range of 15-45 lb (7-20 kg). The tail of a Caracal is 9”-13” (23-33 cm) in length. Caracals have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years in the wild and around 15-20 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Caracal in various poses

The Caracal (Caracal caracal), also known as the Desert lynx, is a moderately sized wild cat found in the deserts and plains of Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. Like a Lynx, the Caracal has tufted ears but can be differentiated by its uniform reddish brown coat.

Caracals have a shoulder height between 16”-20” (41-51 cm), body length of 24”-42” (61-107 cm), and weight in the range of 15-45 lb (7-20 kg). The tail of a Caracal is 9”-13” (23-33 cm) in length. Caracals have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years in the wild and around 15-20 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Caracal in various poses

Height:

16”-20” | 41-51 cm

Width:

Length:

24”-42” | 61-107 cm

Depth:

Weight:

15-45 lb | 7-20 kg

Area:

Tail Length

9”-13” | 23-33 cm

Scientific Name

Caracal caracal

Lifespan

10-12 years (wild); 15-20 years (captivity)

Drawings include: 
Caracal side elevation (standing), side (sitting), side (lying down)

Links

Wikipedia - Caracal

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