Mammals - Mammals: Felines

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The relatives of the domestic house cat include some of the planet's most efficient predators. The 40 species in the feline family have adapted to life in a range of habitats, from the grasslands of Africa to the cold forests of Canada.

	Bobcat The most common wildcat in North America, the solitary bobcat is so named because of its short black, white-tipped tail.
	Jaguar The jaguar is the largest feline in the Americas, its range once included the Southern United States.
	Lion The "King of the Jungle" is in fact a creature of the African grasslands and savannas.
	Leopard Often competing with lions for prey the leopard uses trees for refuge and to store its meals.
	Lynx The most distinctive features of the lynx are its tufted ears and cheeks and short tail, only 1.5 to 3 inches long.
	Puma Also known as cougar or mountain lion, the puma stalks a wide range of habitats from Canada to South America.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom): Photo © Harvey Payne (Bobcat); Photo © T. Beans (Jaguar); Photo © Mark Wilson (Lion); Photo © Jim Clark (Leopard); Photo © Davina Graham (Lynx); Photo © Joshua Haviv (Puma).