Wild Cats
This category of articles is dedicated to exploring the world of wild cats.
Which Cats Can Descend Trees Head First?
Only three species of wild cats have the unique ability to rotate their hind ankles 180 degrees. This adaptation helps cats walk down trees head first.
The Little Wild Cat With a Huge Home Range
The sand cat is the only cat species adapted exclusively for desert living.
Swimming Cougars
Cougars, otherwise known as mountain lions, have been known to swim across rivers and swim to islands in the ocean.
New Study Estimates There May 40% More Tigers Than Previously Thought
Conservation efforts and better tiger monitoring efforts have led to an increase in the estimated global populations of this wild cat.
The Smallest Wild Cat in Asia
The rusty-spotted cat is one of the smallest wild cats in the world.
Facts About Tigers
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living wild cat in the world
The American Lion
The American Lion was the largest cat to roam North America during the Pleistocene.
Cheetah Claws Don’t Fully Retract
Besides the cheetah, only three other cats are known to have semi-retractable claws.
