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May 1, 2024 · 1 May 2024 by Margarita. From the tiny Rusty-spotted cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, there are 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is as beautiful as it is unique. Most of us know lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards, but what are all the other types of wild cats out there?
Wild Cat. 13 languages. Kingdom. Animalia. Phylum. Chordata. Subphylum. Vertebrata. Class. Mammalia. Order. Carnivora. Suborder. Feliformia. Family. Felidae. Subfamily. Felinae. Genus. Felis. SPECIES. Felis silvestris. Life Span. 15 years. Top speed. 48. km/h mph. Weight. 5. kg lbs. Height. 20. cm inch. Length. 43. cm inch.
Jun 24, 2014 · Ten Amazing Small Wild Cats. Forget the lions and tigers, these prowling felines have much more to tell us about the natural world. Riley Black. Science Correspondent. June 24, 2014. A serval...
Dec 31, 2023 · North America is home to six species of wildcats that are considered native to the continent: bobcats, lynx, ocelots, cougars, jaguars, and jaguarundis. With more and more of their natural habitat disappearing, wildcats—as well as many other types of wildlife—are coming in closer contact with humans.
Nov 28, 2023 · Types of wild cats include big cat species belonging to the subfamily Pantherinae, including the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard and snow leopard; and members of the subfamily Felinae, including the cheetah, cougar, lynx, bobcat, ocelot, margay, caracal, serval, fishing cat and Pallas's cat.
Scientific name: Felis silvestris. The rare wildcat is so similar to a domestic tabby that interbreeding is a serious threat to its survival. Although known as the 'tiger of the Highlands', it is shy and elusive, making it hard to spot. Species information. Category. Mammals. Statistics. Length: 56cm. Tail: 29cm. Weight: 4-5kg.
Felis silvestris is currently regarded as being made up of three, distinct groups (or subspecies): F. silvestris lybica, African wild cats, F. silvestris silvestris, European wild cats, and F. silvestris ornata, Asiatic wild cats. African wild cats are found in appropriate habitat throughout Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.