Big Cats

A powerful cheetah stealthily prowls through the grassy savannah, showcasing its natural grace and agility.

What Makes a Big Cat “Big”? Not Just Size

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

What comes to mind when you hear “big cat”? Maybe you picture a lion’s golden mane shining in the sun ...

A powerful tiger confidently prowls through a snow-covered landscape, embodying the essence of wildlife in winter.

Night Vision Kings: 7 Big Cats That Hunt in the Dark

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Imagine slipping through the jungle with eyes that slice through the darkness like headlights. For these seven big cats, nightfall ...

Snow leopard walking through a snowy evergreen forest in winter season.

The Most Elusive Big Cat You’ve Probably Never Seen

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Imagine wandering through misty mountain forests, the hush of ancient trees all around, and knowing that somewhere in the shadows, ...

A close-up portrait of a majestic lion lounging on a rocky surface under daylight.

How Big Cats Survive in Harsh Desert Environments

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Picture this: a silent, golden landscape stretches endlessly beneath a burning sun. You might think nothing could survive here, let ...

A stunning white tiger wading through water in a lush, natural setting.

Why Tigers Love Water and Lions Usually Don’t

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered why tigers seem to dive into lakes and rivers with pure joy, while lions keep their ...

A powerful lion prowling through the grasslands, showcasing its majestic mane.

Hunting Partners? Rare Cases of Big Cat Cooperation

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Imagine a moonlit savanna where two mighty predators, usually locked in solitary pursuits, move as one—eyes glinting, muscles tensed, hearts ...

A lioness peacefully relaxing on a rocky surface inside a zoo enclosure.

When Big Cats Nap: What Their Sleeping Positions Reveal

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Picture this: a lion sprawled beneath the golden African sun, a snow leopard curled up high in the frosty Himalayas, ...

African Lion

The Sounds Big Cats Make When No One’s Listening

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Have you ever wondered what secrets drift through the jungle hush or savannah twilight when the world isn’t watching? Big ...

6 Big Cats That Are Surprisingly Good at Swimming

6 Big Cats That Are Surprisingly Good at Swimming

Anna Lee

When we think of big cats, we often imagine them prowling through dense jungles or lounging on tree branches. However, ...

A powerful tiger confidently prowls through a snow-covered landscape, embodying the essence of wildlife in winter.

Facing Extinction: 9 Big Cats the World Might Lose Soon

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Imagine a world without the thunderous roar of a tiger, the elusive beauty of a snow leopard, or the mysterious ...