Cats are very popular among very many people across the globe as pets. Just like they are interesting, their brothers in the wild also have a lot of characteristics and new facts that every animal enthusiast would want to know. As much as domestic cats are known to be small animals, they have big brothers who weigh up to a maximum of 725kg. The following list summarizes the top 9 biggest cats.
Linger.
Lingers are the biggest cats in the world with a maximum weight of up to 725kg. Their length including the tail range between 300-370 cm and they can do a maximum height of up to 162cm. Lingers are not naturally occurring animals. They are a cross breed between male lions and female tigers and unlike tiglons they grow larger than their parents. They are a mix of character, very social just like lions and they love swimming which is a typical characteristic of tigers.
Siberian tiger
The Siberian tiger is one of the greatest representatives in the cat family. It comes second after the Lingers with a maximum weight of up to 465kg. Its length with the tail goes up to 390 cm and it can do a maximum height of up to 110cm. The Siberian tiger is a rare sub specie that is commonly found in the snowy boreal forests of eastern Russia, with a small population in parts of china and North Korea. They have a strong majestic stature with relatively short limbs and they are covered in a beautiful rusty yellow fur with cute transverse stripes that are mostly black or dark brown.
Bengal tiger
At the third spot is the beautiful Bengal tiger which weighs up to 388.7kg. They are common in India, Bangladesh and Nepal and since 201 they have been included in the list of endangered species. Their total population is estimated to be at 2500 and their numbers are on a downward trend. They have an average length of 170-250cm with the tail inclusive. They are covered in yellow to light orange coats with stripes ranging from dark brown to black.
Lions
Lions are known as the king of the jungle but when it comes to size in the cat family they come at number four. They are the most famous wild cats and ask any random person, they would tell you that lions are the biggest animals from the cat family. Lions have a massive physique and they can weigh up to 250kg. Although they are not the biggest cats, they are the tallest with an average height of up to 250cm.
Jaguar
Jaguars have the strongest jaws than all the cats and they come after lions in terms of size. They are commonly found in the grassy areas and tropical forests in south and Central America. Their appearance resemble that of the leopard but they are more muscled, relatively short with a wider chest. They weigh up to 148kg with a length of 185 cm.
Cougar
Cougars have a kinked tail which is a very unique feature unlike other cats. They are covered in beige-red fur with white bellies and chests. They have an average length of 6.7ft with a maximum height of up to 60-76 cm. They can do a weight of up to 105.2 kg. Although cougars are big, they do not roar like other big cats, instead they purr, hiss or growl. They have also been classed as endangered species.
Leopards
Leopards are common in Africa and Asia and they are the seventh largest cats under the sun. Their maximum weight is 75kg with a length of 180-230cm.Leopards are also relatively fast and they like spending their time near water bodies. The height of the males is a range from 60-70 cm while that of females is 57-64cm
Snow leopard
At number eight is the snow leopard which is very mysterious and the least known cat. Just from its name, you would know that it lives in high altitudes. They are commonly found in the Himalayas, Tibetan plateau and Central Asia. Their average weight is between 27-55kg with a maximum of 75kgs and their length is between180-230cm.
Cheetah
Of all the cats, the cheetah is the fastest with a speed of up to 120kph and this also makes it the fastest land animal. They are found in Africa and Asia and they mostly hunt during the day. They can weigh up to 72 kg and they have a length ranging from 112-150cm minus the tail. .
