Lions (Panthera leo) are one of five species of big cats. (Photo credit: Manfred-Suzanne DANEGGER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
“Big cats” are modern members of the genus Panthera. There are five species of these large cats, including lions and tigers.
They live on most continents – including Africa, Asia and South America – and in a wide range of habitats, such as savannas and jungles. Like all felines (cats), they are carnivores.
Big cats often occupy a top position on the food chain, meaning they have a significant impact on ecosystems, mainly through predation, which helps control animal populations. To conserve energy, big cats have evolved to lie in wait for their prey before swooping in and killing it.
Big cats are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, but how much do you know about these ferocious predators? Put your head in the mouth of a lion and take our quiz to test your knowledge.
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Sasha is a staff writer for Live Science based in the UK. She holds a BA in biology from the University of Southampton in England and an MA in science communication from Imperial College London. Her work has appeared in The Guardian and on health site Zoe. In addition to writing, she enjoys tennis, baking bread, and thrift store treasure hunting.
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