felidae

Provides information about the three species of North American wild cats--cougars, bobcats, and lynx--discussing fourteen topics, including where they live, how they give birth and raise their young, and what they eat.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and other wild members of the cat family.

Text and accompanying photographs describe the habits of cats in the wild as well as the care wildcats receive in today's zoos in order to prevent their extinction.

Uses humorous illustrations to compare the traits and habits of domestic cats with those of lions, tigers, and cheetahs that live in the wild.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of big felines in their habitats around the world.

Provides an account of the evolution of large cats, such as lions, tigers, cougars, and cheetahs, by linking the evidence of modern feline behavior with the fossil record, and features illustrations that provide side-by-side comparisons of extinct species with their descendants.

Looks at the lives and behaviors of killer cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, jaguars, cheetahs, and lynx, providing vital statistics on each animal, discussion of how they kill, and accounts of their encounters with people.

Describes some of the smaller members of the cat family, including the cheetah, puma, and fishing cat.

Describes the appearance, habits, and habitat of several wild cats, including the mountain lion, cheetah, and ocelot.