It is slightly larger than the Bobcat; at least twice the size of a domestic cat. The ocelot is found in south and central America. Together with the domestic cat, they make up the family Felidae, one of several families in the order Carnivora.

The earliest known felid genus is Proailurus, part of Proailurinae, which lived approximately 25 million years ago in Eurasia.[10]. There is much debate of the classification of the wildcat. The rusty spotted cat is the world’s smallest species of cat. The sand cat is a fast digger, and will burrow into the sand in order to reach its prey. Felis silvestris grampia)? The habitat of the Canada lynx is often covered with deep snow. Why are there so few European wild cats? Although a capable climber, it usually hunts on the forest floor. Most pampas cats weigh under 4 kg (8.8 lb. The species prefers pristine forest, and is threatened both by habitat loss and hunting. The species is easily distinguished from other small wild cat species by its long, ‘flattened’ head and small, rounded ears. The sand cat is a desert specialist that lives in arid regions of north Africa and southwest and central Asia. Lions, leopards and probably tigers and several other wild cat species were once present in Europe, unfortunately no longer. The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to domestic cats.

The kodkod is the smallest wild cat species of the Americas. The Canada lynx can be recognized by its large furry feet, black ear tufts, and the patch of black at the end of its short tail. With a maximum weight of around 2.5 kg (5.4 lb. [5], Traditionally, five subfamilies have been distinguished within the Felidae based on phenotypical features: the Felinae, the Pantherinae, the Acinonychinae (cheetahs), the extinct Machairodontinae, and the extinct Proailurinae.

* The exact number of cat species is liable to change as research into cat classification is ongoing. The species can obtain all of the water it needs from its prey, which consists mainly of small rodents. All 41 living cat species in the list below (40 wild cats plus the domestic cat) are believed to be descended from a common ancestor that lived in Asia between 11.6 and 5.3 million years ago. It has a grey, spotted coat, and a striped face and head.
It has a red-brown spotted coat, with paler undersides. Male lions have a thick growth of hair around the neck known as a mane. The former includes the five Panthera species tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, and snow leopard, as well as the two Neofelis species clouded leopard and Sunda clouded leopard. Its coat is pale yellow-grey with faint stripes, and its tail has black rings. Cats, being obligate carnivores, require not only suitable habitat for themselves, but also for their prey.

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Click here or scroll down to get to the wild cats list. [3][4], Felidae comprises two extant subfamilies, the Pantherinae and the Felinae. Once considered a subspecies of the wildcat Felis silvestris, the African wildcat is now considered to be a separate species, th­­­ought to have diverged from its European cousin around 173,000 years ago. The snow leopard’s long, thick fur retains heat, and its large feet enable it to walk over snow without sinking. The species, a close relation of the caracal and serval, is around twice the size of a domestic cat. The species’ large range stretches from northern Canada to the Andes in South America. It has an orange coat with black rosettes. The lion has a short, sandy-colored coat.

Take a look at our guide to. It is similar in appearance to the Jaguar but slightly smaller with a slenderer body. This forest cat has a long tail, which is used for balance and support when the cat is in the trees. Sadly, a downside of widespread cat ownership is the negative effect these predators have on local wildlife. It is a pale gold color, with dark spots and a ringed tail. The domestic cat is thought to have originated from wildcats that were tamed around 9,000 to 10,000 years ago. Its awesome speed, acceleration and maneuverability allow it to hunt the antelopes which form the bulk of its diet. Like all lynxes, the Eurasian lynx has tufted ears, long powerful legs, and a short ‘bobbed’ tail. (June 2020). The southern tiger cat is a small wild cat found in brazil, eastern Paraguay and northern Argentina. Jaguarundis are occasionally seen as far north as Texas. Ranges are based on the IUCN red list for that species unless otherwise noted. You can find out more about the clouded leopard on this page: Where found: All continents except Antarctica. The Scottish wildcat is a subspecies of European wildcat (which, incidentally, is why its scientific name has three parts; the third part denotes the subspecies). The population of this endangered cat species currently numbers around 2,500 mature individuals, and is thought to be decreasing. Follow the link below to find out more and to sign up! Whereas most cats are solitary for most of their lives, the lion lives in groups known as ‘prides’. Bobcats from the north are generally darker in color than those living in desert regions in the south. The coat is marked with pale spots, rosettes or stripes. A cheetah’s tail reaches a maximum length of around 80 cm (31 in), and provides balance during the animal’s high-speed chases.
The color of its coat ranges from gold to grey depending on where it is found. Its population, which is estimated to include fewer than 1,500 mature individuals, continues to decline. Range maps are provided wherever possible; if a range map is not available, a description of the cat's range is provided. The conservation status (where known) of every wild cat species has been included. Many cat species have subspecies; there wouldn’t be enough space for us to list them all! You can find out more about the bobcat on this page: You can find more information on the caracal on this page: You can find out more about Cheetahs on this page: Alternative names: Chinese desert cat; Chinese steppe cat, Alternative name: Mainland clouded leopard. The Asian golden cat is a mid-sized wild cat found in Southeast Asia. Lionesses are, by nature, more aggressive than male lions. The decline is due mainly to habitat loss caused by logging and conversion of forest into oil palm plantations.