Big Cat Breeds Wild

So for this list of the biggest cat breeds Ive chosen cats that usually reach 15-20 pounds and tend to be bigger than your average feline.

Big cat breeds wild. It has the distinction of being the largest remaining species of the wild cat genus Felis. There are 36 species of wild cats. The Serval is a large wild feline that looks like a panther with characteristic long legs an unmistakable yellowish coat with black spots similar to cheetahs.

And of course theyre considerably less wild. Despite their leopard-like appearance Ocicats are one of the most affectionate breeds. The species large range stretches from northern Canada to the Andes in South America.

Big cats however display similar structural and behavioural patterns and can also differ in shape. Thirteen more wild cat species are listed as Vulnerable. It is found in a wide range of habitats including forests grasslands and deserts.

There are several wild cat breeds and species of wild cats kept as pets but they are not domestic animals. Top four largest living species of wild big cats that are able to roar includes Tigers lions jaguars and leopards CaracalEurasian lynxServalgolden cat and other species of wild cats also includesIberian lynxBobcat Black PantherWhite TigerIndian Bengal Tiger and Indian lion. The mountain lion is a large wild cat found in both North and South America.

The information below is a copy of the overview on our sister website Wild Cats Magazine where the descriptions reside. While many large cat breeds on our list are known for their weight these felines are long and lanky. Tania Wild iStock via Getty Images Plus.

11 rows This list of largest cats shows the 10 largest extant Felidae species ordered by maximum. Created by mixing Siamese Abyssinians and American Shorthair the Ocicat combines the best of all three breeds. Jungle cat also known as the swamp lynx is a medium sized wild exotic cat species.