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• Pumas
• Bobcats
• Ocelots
• Canada lynx
• European lynx
• Leopard
• Clouded leopard
• Snow leopard
• Sunda clouded leopard
• Tiger
• Cheetah
• Cougar
• Jaguar
• Lion
• Margays
• Amur leopard
• African wildcats
• Black panthers
• Caracal
• Jaguarundi
• Florida cougar
• Abyssinian cat
• Australian mist
cat
• Balinese cats
• Bengal cat
• Bombay cat
• British
Shorthair Cat
• Burmese cat
• Burmilla cat
• Burmilla long
hair
• Cheetoh cat
• Chinchilla cat
• Cornish rex cat
• Devon rex cat
• Egyptian mau
• Exotic shorthair
• Himalayan cats
• Maine coon
cats
• Norwegian
forest cat
• Ocicat
• Oriental cats
• Persian cats
• Selkirk rex
• Scottish folds
• Siamese cats
• Siberian cats
• Singapura cats
• Somali cats
• Sphynx cats
• Toyer cats
• Tonkinese cats
• Turkish van cat
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Pumas are found in
South America and North
America. Pumas are also
called mountain lions, cougars,
and sometimes even panthers.
The mother has two to four
kittens who are born with dark
spots over their fur. These
spots go away as the cubs
grow older. Cubs stay with their
mother until they are about two
years old and can hunt for their
own food.
Bobcats are
found in forested,
swampy, or
semiarid regions
of North America,
from southern
Canada to central
Mexico. The
bobcat is named
for its short,
"bobbed" tail and
is related to the
lynx.
Ocelots live in the
forests of North and South
America. Ocelots have dark
markings on their heads, necks,
and bodies. They look so much
like small tigers that they have
at times been called leopard or
tiger cats. Ocelots eat rats,
mice, snakes, lizards, and other
small animals. When very
hungry they may climb trees to
find birds, and other animals.
The Canada lynx
(Lynx canadensis)
sleeps in rock
crevices and caves
during the day and
hunts at night. Its
main source of food is
the snowshoe hare,
but it also eats
rodents and birds.
The
European lynx is
the largest of all
lynx species.
The leopard,
like this African
leopard (Panthera
pardus), is an
excellent climber and
spends much of its
time in trees. It's a
solitary animal and
usually hunts alone at
night. The mother
leopard has from two
to four cubs or kittens.
She teaches them to
hunt and to watch out
for enemies. Leopards
are full grown when
they are three years
old.
The clouded
leopard (Neofelis
nebulosa) is found in Asia,
from the Himalayas (Nepal
and India) to China.
Physical characteristics
include a dark grey fur
with black spots,
blotches and mottled
stripes. There are two
living subspecies of
clouded leopard (the third
subspecies, Neofelis
nebulosa brachyura is
considered extinct.)
The snow
leopard is nearly
extinct, with
remaining
populations located
in the mountains of
Asia. It feeds on
wild sheep, musk
deer, rabbits, birds
and more.
The Sunda Clouded
Leopard (Neoflis diardi), also
called the Sundaland clouded
leopared is found in Sumatra
and Borneo. Studies show a
continuing decrease in
population. The leopard’s
local name means “tree
branch tiger.”
It is an affectionate
intelligent cat, very people
orientated, extremely active and
a cat that thrives on interaction
and play. They are not constant
lap cats, rather, they need to
know what you are doing; like to
help you make a telephone call;
read your newspaper or make
your bed, in fact they insist on
being included in all family
activities as a right.
It have a great temperament. The kittens are lively but not boisterous. They are an extremely affectionate breed and very people orientated. They prefer to spend their time with their owners and are always involved in family activities. The even temperament makes them excellent pets for anyone even very young children.
They are extremely
affectionate and love to be in
contact with their people. A
Balinese is a cat that will be
noticed. They will be there with
you in times of need, consoling
you with their company, and
they will be there in your times
of joy, ready to play and join in
the fun. Life with a Balinese is
an adventure, always on the
move and never dull.
They are great
climbers and
jumpers. They could
at times be described
as mischievous.
Bengals are not a cat
to be ignored. They
sometimes demand
a lot of attention but
they will always keep
you entertained with
their antics.
are affectionate,
intelligent, playful cats, and are
the happiest in family or multi-
pet households. Males, in
particular, are often very
talkative. They are a placid cat
and very loyal to their owners.
Birmans are gentle and
playful.
They are an outgoing cat, friendly and
playful. They are easily leash trained and like to
retrieve. They are a very sociable cat and make a
great addition to the family as they get on well with
children and dogs. They are very agile and
athletic and their antics will keep you constantly
amused.
are placid, non
demanding, tolerant,
docile and respectful.
They are not vocal cats
and in fact are very quiet
and can cope with being
alone without fretting.
They are not inclined to
wander. They love
children and get along
extremely well with dogs.
is a very friendly
inquisitive cat with an
outgoing, loving nature. The
Burmese is an upfront cat, not
left out of where it is all
happening. It's a participator -
alert, curious, intelligent,
interfering and gregarious: you
cannot ignore it! Burmese are
one of the most popular
breeds. It has been said that
the Burmese are more like
dogs than cats in their
behaviour.
is an outgoing, friendly
and sociable cat Burmillas
are great with children.
Combined with their low
maintenance and wonderful
disposition they make an
ideal family pet.
The longhair Burmilla is bright
and fun loving, but more laid back than
its shorthair relative in most cases. It is
an ideal cat for single people or
families, being quite happy to wait until
you come home for attention. They are
not a demanding cat, but still love to
spend as much time with you as
possible. Many of them are very good
“fetch-it” cats too!
attributes include a
super affectionate nature and
real love for their human
companions, great deal of
intelligence with the ability to
learn quickly and a keen
instinct to hunt. The Cheetoh
Cat is also extremely
intelligent, very curious and
quite dog-like in their ways.
Cheetoh's are a sweet natured
lap cat that look wild but have
a dependable docile nature
and can be trusted around
anyone, especially children.
Chinchillas are
generally very placid,
quiet cats, happy to lie
around the home being
decorative. They are
affectionate, enjoy
attention and can
become quite attached
to their owners.
Once seen, never forgotten. The Cornish
Rex cat is delightful, distinctively different,
constantly charming and
captivating. Rexes need people, and
given a choice will spend most of their
time with humans. They like people and
they also like to participate in their
activities. Using its paws like hands, a
Cornish Rex can pick up small objects,
and some have even learned to turn door
knobs and open doors.
• The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of all big cats. Less than 3,200 tigers exist in the wild today. At one time, there were 9 subspecies. Three subspecies are now extinct.
• There are different kinds of Tigers:
• Indochinese tiger (Panthera t. corbetti)
• Bengal tiger (Panthera t. tigris)
• Sumatran tiger (Panthera t. sumatrae)
• Malayan tiger (Panthera t. jacksoni)
• South China tiger (Panthera t. amoyensis)
• Bali tiger (EXTINCT) (Pantherat. balica)
• Javan tiger (EXTINCT) (Panthera t. sondaica)
• Caspian tiger (EXTINCT) (Panthera t. virgata)
The character of the Devon
Rex is remarkable! Devon
Rex are alert and active,
and shows a lively interest
in their surroundings. They
love to be with their
humans, and enjoy playing
fetch or other games. They
are also extremely agile
cats with an inquisitive
nature and will explore
every corner of their
homes.
The average Mau is quite
clingy to his owners; some
will take to only one member
of the family, while others will
take over the entire
household. Whichever way it
goes, once the Mau has
bonded, he is your lover for
life and will actively
participate in anything that
you are doing (whether you
want him there or not)
The personality of the Exotic cat is
like that of the Persian, outgoing,
placid, easy to handle and
beautiful to look at. This combined
with a sense of immense curiosity
about what goes on about them
makes them the ideal companion.
They are most happy when they
are with people and love playing
with children or just sitting on a lap
or on the arm of your chair.
Along with their striking
appearance, Himalayans
have a wonderfully
outgoing and engaging
personality being
extremely affectionate,
playful and
endearing. Many
Himalayan fanciers would
say they are the most
outgoing of all Persian
cats.
are a loyal gentle cat. They
are often known as the Gentle
Giant of the cat world. They
are a vocal breed with a
variety of meows, chirps and
trills. They are very sociable
and get on well with children
and other pets. They love to
be part of the family and will
join in most family activities.
Enjoys being with people and
other pets and is excellent with
children. They are very patient
animals and are not stressed
easily. They are very intelligent
and have a natural curiosity.
They like to be up high to
survey their kingdom. A climbing
tree is perfect and they will
spend endless amounts of
energy going up and down
doing all they can to impress
you with their athletic abilities.
The Ocicat personality and
temperament are predictable
and loving - they make a
wonderful addition to any
household - they generally
adapt readily to most
situations, including children
and other pets. They are a
beautiful, wild looking cat with
the best domestic cat
personality, very active and
ready to play, but willing to
purr on your lap too.
Orientals eagerly greet you at the
door and tell you all about their
day. If you’re late, they will scold
you and tell you how worried they
were that you didn't call. Curiosity
and intelligence combined,
providing Orientals a means of
finding anything and everything.
They have been known to open a
drawer, or empty your purse to
discover their favorite toy.
Are usually a quiet and
gentle cat. They are calm and
undemanding and can be very
affectionate. They are very
placid and unlikely to scratch
anyone. Because of the
Persian's serene nature they
usually get on well with other
pets and are great with children
that are not too boisterous. They
love to be stroked and patted
and lap up any attention you
give them.
Are extremely docile and
love to be held and cuddled. They
are usually relaxed in new
surroundings and get on well with
dogs and cats. Ragdolls are very
affectionate and gentle making
them an ideal pet for children.They
have a quiet voice and are playful
without being noisy or destructive.
Ragdolls are a very laid back cat
and become devoted to their
owners.
The Russian Blue has a quiet
sometimes shy although very
affectionate personality. They
are very soft spoken and you
rarely hear them speak. They
are very well suited to indoor
life.The Russian Blue's quiet
tranquil personality may best
suit a family with the same
characteristics. They are very
loyal and become devoted to
their owners.The Russian
Blue is an intelligent cat,
playful and sweet. They like to
join in family activities.
They are curious, tolerant,
extremely sociable cats
that enjoy spending time
with their preferred
persons. People-oriented
without being clingy,
Selkirks have a generous
measure of love and
loyalty for their human
companions. Selkirks fit in
well with other family
members including
children, and usually get
along well with other
companion animals
Scottish Folds are a very
friendly and docile cat. Their
large round eyes and folded
ears, coupled with
expressive looks, intelligence
and inquisitive nature make
them a wonderful extension
to the family home. Folds are
not very vocal. Scottish Folds
have very tiny "meows". The
breed is very good with
children, and can adapt to
almost any situation. Scottish
Folds also make friends
readily with other cats.
are a very intelligent, lively,
entertaining cat. They can be
very demanding and become
totally involved in their owner's
life. Siamese do not like to be
ignored and always have to be
the centre of attention. They
usually regard themselves as
people rather than cats. You will
never be bored if you own a
Siamese cat.
Personality Plus. The Siberian has a
very dog like temperament and are
very affectionate. They come out to
great the visitors in the house and are
not shy. They are very intelligent and
very quick learners. They also have a
triple purr and unlike other breeds
have a chirping sound they use when
they come to greet you. When they are
around water they appear to be
fascinated with it and will drop toys into
it and play in sinks with water left in.
The Siberian makes the ideal lap cat
and will live quite happily indoors with
Singapura cats are mischievous
and inquisitive, meaning that
they will investigate anything
thoroughly. They are very quick
witted, able to adapt and learn,
intelligent, lightning fast and
genuinely tough and hardy.
They get on well with children
and other pets.They have
enchanting personalities,
always wanting to please and
entertain you. Soft sweet little
voices that question you and
answer you back. They are truly
people pleasers.
have bright, bubbly, energetic
and loving personalities. They
are very intelligent and active
cats, who demonstrate a real
devotion to their staff. Somali
cats are intensely affectionate to
their people, and are usually
extroverted and enjoy visitors
also. These cats make their
presence felt - they share their
special joie de vivre with the
humans in their lives. They often
like to sit on your shoulder to
supervise what you are doing,
will help with the housework -
they are great at making the
beds!
Sphynx are very active and love
to the centre of attention, they
are not suited to people wanting
a quiet docile cat. Sphynx have
a friendly disposition and are
very sociable with other people
and pets. Sphynx are very
intelligent and can be taught to
walk on a lead and respond to
voice commands. They are
often described as the most
intelligent and affectionate of all
cat breeds.
The Toyger has a laid back easy
going temperament and makes
a good companion. They are
athletic and love to be around
people. They are very suitable
for most households and get on
well with children and other
pets. Toygers are intelligent and
are easily trained. Many Toygers
enjoy playing with water much
like their wild cousins, tigers,
who are strong swimmers and
enjoy bathing in rivers, lakes
and waterholes.
The personality of the Tonkinese
is, to me, unique. A cat that will
retrieve things for you, run and
meet you at the front door when
you get home from work, insist
on sitting on your lap or the
most comfortable position, a cat
that not only gets along with
dogs but has them wrapped
around their little claws, can be
taken for walks on a lead, are all
characteristics of a fantastic
breed.
Turkish Van cats often retrieve
toy mice, balls and crumpled
paper, and will exhaust their
owners long before they tire
themselves. An intriguing
aspect of Turkish Vans is their
insatiable curiosity for water, A
few are not interested but the
majority can be found dipping
their paws, toys and bedding
in water bowls, or sitting in
sinks and baths waiting for the
tap to be turned on. They will
also assist with rituals like
dishwashing and often sit
entranced while their owners
The world’s fastest land
animal. Cheetahs (Acinonyx
jubalus) once ranged
throughout India, Pakistan,
Russia, Iran and the middle
east, but due to diminishing
populations, most cheetahs
can only be found in the
eastern and southern parts of
Africa. Today there are less
than 10,000 cheetah’s left in
the world. Find groups
working on cheetah
conservation.
Also called the
puma, mountain
lion, Florida
panther, red tiger
and
catamount. Over
30 subspecies of
cougar (Puma
concolor) have
been
documented. Six
subspecies have
been recognized.
Found throughout
the Americas.
Jaguars (Panthera onca)
roam throughout Central and
South America in forests
located near rivers and lakes.
They are very similar in
appearance to leopards, but
generally larger. There are
several subspecies of jaguar.
The lion
(Panthera leo)
once roamed
throughout
southeastern
Europe, the
Middle East and
parts of India.
While a small
population still
remains in India,
the species now
occupies habitats
in various parts
of Africa.
Margays are found in
forested areas from
northern Mexico to northern
Argentina and Uruguay.
The margay grows to be 40
inches (102 centimeters)
long, which includes a 16-
inch (41-centimeter) tail.
The Amur leopard
(Panthera pardus
orientalis) is one of the
rarest and most
endangered big cats. There
are less than 40 known
Amur leopards left in the
wild. Find a desert-dweller
next.
The African wildcat (Felis
silvestris cafra) is found
throughout Africa and the Middle
East.
Black panthers are
actually black-coated
(melanistic) leopards
and not a distinct
species. Leopards are
the most widespread
members of the cat
family. Find out which
lynx is distinguished by
its prominent ear tufts,
black-tipped tail and
furred paws.
A caracal is a golden cat that lives in dry
regions, from Africa to India. When a
caracal is ready to attack, it turns its ears
toward its back, but doesn't completely
flatten them
The jaguarundi (Felis
yagouaroundi tolteca) is a
wildcat native to Arizona
and Mexico. See another
small cat that's endangered
due to the destruction of its
habitat and the hunting for
its fur.
The Florida cougar,
or Florida panther, a
subspecies native to
southern Florida, is
reddish brown.
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