As of: April 6, 2024, 3:20 p.m
By: Laura Knops
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Most people are familiar with large wild cats such as leopards, tigers and lions. However, there are many other species to be found in the wild.
1 / 10The clouded leopard is native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Similar to many other big cats, it is primarily active at night. Hunting for monkeys, he climbs almost silently through the treetops. The clouded leopard can be recognized by its unique camouflage pattern. While the legs are reminiscent of a typical leopard skin, the pattern on the back is much coarser. © imagebroker/Imago
2 / 10The servale's body is optimally adapted to life in the African savannah. Servals have long necks and legs, allowing them to easily see over tall grass. While servals' fur can take on many different shapes, most have a dotted pattern. The servals also demonstrate top performance when hunting: they jump up to three meters high in order to kill their prey from above. © Zoonar/Imago
3 / 10The rusty cat is one of the smallest wild cats. She is smaller than a typical domestic cat and weighs just 1.6 kilograms. Their habitat is the grasslands and forests of India and Sri Lanka. Because it is an excellent climber, it can easily pursue prey into the treetops. © Imagebroker/Imago
4 / 10Pampas cats are very shy animals. The widespread cats are mainly found in South America, but their appearance differs depending on the region. Their diet usually consists of rodents, bird eggs and ground-nesting animals. © agefotostock/Imago
5 / 10The jaguarundi is also native to Central and South America. He has reddish to gray fur and rather short legs. Its long tail is also reminiscent of that of a marten. Juguarundis belong to the puma family, but are significantly smaller at eight kilograms. © Pond5 Images/Imago
6 / 10As the name of the fishing cat suggests, it likes to be in the water. Its prey includes fish, so it is found primarily in lakes and flowing rivers. The fishing cat is widespread in Bangladesh, Thailand and Cambodia. © Imagebroker/Imago
7 / 10The Manul, also known as the Pallas cat, is native to the steppes of Central Asia and Russia. In order to be prepared for cold temperatures, they have thick and fluffy fur. © Pond5 Images/Imago
8 / 10The long ear brushes are the characteristic of the caracal. Translated from Turkish, his name means “black ear”. The habitat of the medium-sized big cat is the steppes of Asia and Africa. © Imagebroker/Imago
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9 / 10Whether in the heights of the Himalayas or in the tropical rainforests of Thailand: the Asian golden cat can adapt optimally to its environment. The Asian golden cat can be distinguished from other wild cats by its beautiful fur markings on its face. © Imagebroker/Imago
10 / 10Ocelots come from the Americas. While they were long hunted for their beautiful fur, they are now fortunately protected. They can also be particularly heavy at up to 15 kilograms. © Panthermedia/Imago
Forests, savannahs and the rainforest – these are the habitats of wild cats. Most are nocturnal and can only rarely be observed. As skilled hunters, they usually only leave their hiding place when it is dark. The wild animals have little in common with our domestic cats. While everyone is familiar with big cats like tigers, lions, leopards and pumas, there are many more cats that roam the wild. Which wild cats animal lovers should know.