Is the puma a big cat?
Whether or not the puma (mountain lion) is a member of the big cat group is a matter for debate and scientists have argued over the subject for years. There’s no question that the puma is a large cat and … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: big cats
Is Calvin Klein perfume safe to use on big cats in zoos?
Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK: Banham Zoo has appealed for unwanted perfumes from visitors because they are a ‘roaring success’ with the big cats as they ‘respond very positively to unique scents when sprayed in their enclosures’. I see the importance … Continue reading →
Do big cats play with their prey?
The answer appears to be yes, big cats do play – perhaps ‘toy’ is a better description – with their prey but they do it in a different way to domestic cats. Cat owners often see their cat playing with … Continue reading →
For how long are leopards pregnant?
“Leopard cubs are born after a gestation period of about 96 days, although zoo records suggest that gestation can take anywhere from 90 to 105 days.” The information is a direct quote from the premier book on the wild cat … Continue reading →
White tiger, white lion, liger kids
It’s a white big cat family: white female tiger, white male lion, liger kids. It’s rare, damn rare. Actually it is unique. They are one of a kind. There are no others. I am referring to the white liger cubs. … Continue reading →
Which big cat is not in the genus Panthera?
Which big cat is not in the genus Panthera? The answer depends on how you define ‘big cat’. Historically the big cats are the cats within the genus Panthera. That’s the whole point. These big cats are the classic foursome, … Continue reading →
Myth of big cats roaming Dartmoor since the late 1970’s may be true after several dogs mauled
The myth of big cats roaming Dartmoor may be true after all. If so, the cats may have migrated to Cornwall, a county on the southwestern coast of Devon in the UK. The myth It’s believed by some that back … Continue reading →
Are leopards nocturnal?
Most people believe that leopards are nocturnal but it is not entirely true. In areas where they are hunted extensively or persecuted by people, they are nocturnal in order to avoid people. Leopards are less nocturnal and more terrestrial where … Continue reading →
If there are Big Cats, why are there no Big Dogs?
The answer is found in evolution. Through evolution nature created the Big Cats. Conventionally, these are referred to as cats who have the ability to roar, namely the leopard, lion, tiger and jaguar. Evolution has not provided us with wild … Continue reading →
What animal is a lion scared of?
What animal is a lion scared of? The question refers to a single animal species and I can name one without hesitation and conveniently there is a story about the hippopotamus scaring off thirsty lions at a watering hole. It … Continue reading →