Big Cats

Albino tiger cats tails with distinct stripes and a unique pattern.

How Cats Use Their Tails for Communication and Balance

Bolarinwa Oladeji

A cat’s tail is an extension of its spine, composed of a series of small bones called vertebrae.

Tired tiger cub

Different kinds of Wild Cats

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Welcome to different kinds of wild cats around the world. Are you a big cat lover? Then you’re in the ...

The Challenges of Protecting Big Cats in a Changing World

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Big cats, from majestic tigers to elusive snow leopards, are among the most iconic and awe-inspiring creatures on the planet. ...

Jaguar in forest

Why Some Big Cats Are Better Night Hunters Than Day Hunters

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Big cats like lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars are among the most skilled predators in the animal kingdom. While some ...

Slow pan of female cheetah among bushes

5 Big Cats That Still Roam Wild Today

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Big cats are some of the most fascinating and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom. Despite facing numerous threats, several ...

How To Care For an Ocelot

How To Care For an Ocelot

Sameen David

Picture this: a stunning wildcat with a spotted coat prowling through your living room, its golden eyes reflecting intelligence and ...

Female Tiger Showdown For Dominance

Soham Mahajan

In the wilderness of Ranthambhore, a gripping situation unfolds between a mother tiger and her near-adult daughter. This raw moment ...

Amur tiger hunting in green white cotton grass. Dangerous animal

20 Things You Should Know About Siberian Tigers

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are among the most magnificent and elusive big cats in the world. Here ...

saber-tooth mom grooms her cub

New Findings Show Why and How Even the Fearsome Saber-Toothed Cats Needed Their Mothers

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Saber-toothed cats, particularly Smilodon fatalis, have long been iconic symbols of prehistoric wildlife. These powerful predators roamed the Earth during ...

Female lion

The Role of Technology in Big Cat Conservation

Anna Lee

The natural world is a complex web of interdependent ecosystems. Among the most iconic inhabitants of these ecosystems are big ...