BIG CATS

WHERE DO THEY ORIGINATE FROM?

• Lions originate from Europe, Asia,
• Alaska, Northern America and Africa.
• Tigers originate from Asia.
• Leopards also originate from Asia which means
• they all shared some territory in Asia.

TYPES OF BIG CATS

• There are 2 'types' (genus) of big cat:
• 1. Panthera: (lion,tiger,panther and jaguar).
• These types of cats can roar.
• 2. Acionyx: (cheetah). The cheetah makes
• a high pitched (but short) 'scream'.

MAIN BREEDS OF BIG CATS

• Cheetah
• Lion (african/Asian/mountain)
• Jaguar
• Leopard (clouded/Amur)
• Tiger (Bengal/Siberian)

WHAT DO THEY EAT?

• All big cats are carnivores which is
• why they have huge teeth and short
• ,strong jaws for eating flesh.
• Tigers eat deer, buffalo and antelope.
• Lions eat wildebeest, zebra and antelope.

FACTS

• Lion's eyes are 6 times more sensitive to light than ours.
• Amur leopards can leap up to 3m high.
• Cheetahs run up to 70mph, they're the fastest land mammal.
• Tiger cubs live with their mother for 3 years then live alone.
• Lions can be up to 3m long from nose to the tail tip.

ENDANGERED?

• Big cats are extremely endangered
• as they are hunted for their coats,
• paws and teeth. To help big cats
• there are numerous charities. One
• being WWF that helps tigers and leopards.

BIG CATS IN PRODUCTS

• Puma (sports wear)
• Tiger (tennis rackets)
• Jaguar (car)
• Tony - tiger (Kellogg's cereal)
• Lynx (deodorant)

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