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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 Jaguarundi to a typical person

The Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a small wild cat inhabiting the brushy regions of the southwestern United States and South America. The Jaguarundi is also known as the eyra due to both names being used to represent and differentiate the two color varieties: reddish brown (jaguarundi) and grey (eyra).

Both colors are uniform and without any prominent spots or markings. It resembles that of an otter in appearance as its body is sleek and elongated with short ears and a long tail. Although the Jaguarundi typically lives alone, it is noted to withstand the presence of others of its kind.

Jaguarundis have a shoulder height between 10”-14” (25-36 cm), body length of 22”-30” (56-76 cm), and weight in the range of 6-20 lb (3-9 kg). The tail of a Jaguarundi is 12”-20" (31-51 cm) in length. Jaguarundis have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Series of side elevation illustrations of the Jaguarundi

The Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) is a small wild cat inhabiting the brushy regions of the southwestern USA and South America. The Jaguarundi is also known as the eyra due to both names being used to represent and differentiate the two colors: reddish brown (jaguarundi) and grey (eyra).

Jaguarundis have a shoulder height between 10”-14” (25-36 cm), body length of 22”-30” (56-76 cm), and weight in the range of 6-20 lb (3-9 kg). The tail of a Jaguarundi is 12”-20" (31-51 cm) in length. Jaguarundis have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Series of side elevation illustrations of the Jaguarundi

Height:

10”-14” | 25-36 cm

Width:

Length:

22”-30” | 56-76 cm

Depth:

Weight:

6-20 lb | 3-9 kg

Area:

Tail Length

12”-20" | 31-51 cm

Scientific Name

Herpailurus yagouaroundi

Lifespan

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

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

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Wikipedia - Jaguarundi

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Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Cougar compared to an average person

The Cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, or catamount, is the second largest cat of the New World behind the Jaguar. Despite its large size, the cougar is considered more closely related to the domestic cat because of its inability to roar.

The Cougar has a slender body with a coat color spanning from sandy brown to a brownish-grey. It also has a round head and erect ears.Found in many habitats, the Cougar is one of the most widely-dispersed of any large land mammal. The range of its environment extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from northern Canada to South America. Solitary and nocturnal by nature, the Cougar is rarely spotted as it is wary of humans.

Cougars have a shoulder height between 21”-28” (53-71 cm), body length of 42”-54” (107-137 cm), and weight in the range of 65-200 lb (30-91 kg). The tail of a Cougar is 24”-36” (61-91 cm) in length. Cougars have a typical lifespan of 10-13 years and the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Cougar

The Cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, or catamount, is the second largest cat of the New World behind the Jaguar. Despite its large size, the cougar is considered more closely related to the domestic cat because of its inability to roar.

Cougars have a shoulder height between 21”-28” (53-71 cm), body length of 42”-54” (107-137 cm), and weight in the range of 65-200 lb (30-91 kg). The tail of a Cougar is 24”-36” (61-91 cm) in length. Cougars have a typical lifespan of 10-13 years and the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Cougar

Height:

21”-28” | 53-71 cm

Width:

Length:

42”-54” | 107-137 cm

Depth:

Weight:

65-200 lb | 30-91 kg

Area:

Tail Length

24”-36” | 61-91 cm

Scientific Name

Puma concolor

Lifespan

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

Drawings include: 
Cougar side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (sitting)

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Wikipedia - Cougar

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

The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest species of the New World cat family and the third largest in the world just behind the tiger and lion. Preferring to live in swamps and wooded areas, the largest population of jaguars is resides in the Amazon rainforest.

The Jaguar closely resembles the Leopard due to its fur color being either gold or black and its rosette pattern for camouflage, however the Jaguar is larger in build and has spots inside of its rosettes. The name ‘jaguar’ comes from the Indian ‘yaguar’ meaning, “he who kills with one leap.” Noted as an apex predator, the Jaguar stalks and jumps its prey and is known to be a skillful climber and swimmer.

Jaguars have a shoulder height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), body length of 4’10”-6’ (147-183 cm), and weight in the range of 80-250 lb (36-113 kg). The tail of a Jaguar is 18”-32” (46-81 cm) in length. Jaguars have a typical lifespan of 8-15 years in the wild and up to 18-25 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Jaguar in various poses

The Jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest species of the New World cat family and the third largest in the world just behind the tiger and lion. Preferring to live in swamps and wooded areas, the largest population of jaguars is resides in the Amazon rainforest.

Jaguars have a shoulder height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), body length of 4’10”-6’ (147-183 cm), and weight in the range of 80-250 lb (36-113 kg). The tail of a Jaguar is 18”-32” (46-81 cm) in length. Jaguars have a typical lifespan of 8-15 years in the wild and up to 18-25 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Jaguar in various poses

Height:

27”-31” | 69-79 cm

Width:

Length:

4’10”-6’ | 147-183 cm

Depth:

Weight:

80-250 lb | 36-113 kg

Area:

Tail Length

18”-32” | 46-81 cm

Scientific Name

Panthera onca

Lifespan

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

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

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Wikipedia - Jaguar

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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)

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Wikipedia - Caracal

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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)

Links

Wikipedia - Asiatic Lion

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