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Big Cats

The genus Panthera falls within the family Felidae and includes some of the most well-known big cats. These species are characterized by their powerful builds, predatory skills, and often their distinctive roars, which most other cats cannot produce. Each species of Panthera plays a crucial role in their respective ecosystems as apex predators, helping to maintain the balance of animal populations. Conservation status varies among these species, with some like the tiger listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, poaching, and declining prey populations.

Panthera tigris jacksoni

Malayan Tiger

Panthera tigris jacksoni, commonly known as the Jackson's tiger or the Malayan tiger, is a subspecies of tiger native to the southern and central parts of the Malay Peninsula. Named in honor of the renowned conservationist Peter Jackson, it is characterized by its rich orange coat adorned with dark stripes. Unfortunately, this majestic feline is critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its dwindling population and preserve its habitat.

Protection status : Total protected
IUCN status : Endangered

Panthera pardus

Leopard

Panthera pardus, commonly known as the leopard, is a versatile and elusive big cat found across diverse habitats in Africa and Asia. Characterized by its distinctive rosette-patterned coat and remarkable adaptability, leopards are skilled hunters capable of taking down prey larger than themselves, such as antelopes and monkeys. Their solitary nature and nocturnal habits contribute to their secretive reputation, making them challenging to study in the wild. Despite facing threats like habitat loss and poaching, leopards display remarkable resilience, highlighting their importance as a keystone species in their ecosystems.

Protection status : Total protected
IUCN status : Near threatened

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Prionailurus bengalensis

Leopard cat

Prionailurus bengalensis, commonly known as the leopard cat, is a small wild feline species native to Asia, particularly found in forests, grasslands, and scrublands across regions like India, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It's characterized by its striking leopard-like coat pattern, with spots arranged in rosettes. Leopard cats are skilled hunters, preying on small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and are primarily solitary animals. They play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance within their habitats and are classified as a species of least concern, although habitat loss and fragmentation pose threats to their populations.

Protection status : Total protected
IUCN status : Least concern

Catopuma temminckii

Asiatic Golden Cat

Catopuma temminckii, commonly known as the Asiatic golden cat, is a medium-sized wild cat native to Southeast Asia. It has a robust, elongated body with a uniform coat color that ranges from golden-brown to red or gray, often with subtle spots or markings. The cat inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including rainforests and deciduous forests, and is known for its elusive and solitary nature. The Asiatic golden cat is a skilled hunter, preying on small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and is classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss and poaching.

Protection status : Total protected
IUCN status : Near threatened

MARBLED CAT

Domestic Cat

The Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) is similar in size to the Domestic Cat.