Top 10 Greatest Big Cats

Nicest looking/cutest/most graceful... but most of all the K.I.N.G of the cats
The Top Ten
1 Siberian Tiger The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger population inhabiting mainly the Sikhote Alin mountain region with a small population in southwest Primorye Province in the Russian Far East.

Tigers are more aggressive, faster, and stronger than lions pound for pound. They have better coordination and fighting skills, and there are plenty of videos that prove this. Most people who are biased in favor of the lion don't take the time to observe these facts. I am by no means trying to diminish the "King of the Jungle" title from lions, although most lions live in savannah grasslands. A more appropriate title would be "King of the African Savannahs" where they live in prides and may be considered superior in that region (since there are no tigers there). But when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, the Siberian tiger reigns supreme as "Emperor of the Big Cats."

Most people will argue about who would win in a fight, not because of information and facts, but because they favor one over another. I'm giving the honest answer. I like all cats the same, but in a one-on-one fight between a lion and a tiger, the tiger would most likely win. Tigers are bigger and have denser muscles than lions.

A lion's diet consists of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo. In contrast, a tiger's diet includes deer, crocodiles, gaur, and even bears. While the chances of a tiger and lion meeting and facing off in a fight are slim, chances are, a tiger would win. Tigers aim for a quick kill, while lions pound and pounce. Although the mane on a lion does offer some protection, tigers also aim for other vital areas. However, in some circumstances, a lion would win. Fights between tigers and lions often occurred in Rome, and the tiger won the majority of the time.

Lions and tigers are both amazing animals, and please don't think I'm trying to be disrespectful to lions. I'm just basing my answer on facts.

2 Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related... read more

The tiger is the biggest.
The cheetah is the fastest.
The jaguar is the strongest.
The leopard is the most agile.
But the lion is king.

No other animal commands respect like the lion does. Even against bears and other animals larger than itself, they will submit to the dominance of the lion because the lion acts like it owns the place, because it technically does. In terms of dominance, the lion, unlike any other animal, is unique. This is why the lion is king of the beasts and stated as being the mightiest of all beasts (Proverbs 30:30).

Lions have stronger frontal bodies, stronger neck muscles, stronger front limbs and claws, and have more range of motion in their paw swipe than tigers. Male lions have bigger skulls than lionesses and tigers. A male tiger's skull is the size of a lioness's. The tiger's only advantage is in the rear body, hips, and hind limbs.

Additionally, a lion's bite force is stronger than most of the tiger subspecies, which max out at 500-800 psi. Only Bengal tigers and Amur tigers have a bite force equal to lions. Bengal tigers have a bite force of 1050 psi, Amur tigers 1000 psi, and lions have a bite force of 1100 psi. So, lions are definitely the KING OF THE CATS. The STRONGEST CAT is the LION.

3 Cheetah The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph) with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph), and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. It typically reaches 67–94 cm... read more

I love cheetahs! I went to the Brevard Zoo yesterday and saw one. I bought a cheetah plush, and I'm buying another one today. Cheetahs have always been my favorite animal. They're so cute! Unlike tigers and lions... Tigers don't have the swiftness and slim body, and they lack the adorable eyes. Lions have that thick mane. Although I don't want to be rude to tiger and lion lovers, I think that cheetahs should be number one on this list.

Cheetahs are the king of land speed. I even wrote a song called The Eye of the Cheetah. Cheetahs have a much higher success rate than other big cats. Tigers are pretty lame because they are so incredibly slow. I'm going to make sure cheetahs win, and when they do, I'm going to say in your face to lion and tiger lovers! Cheetah lovers, please vote this comment good.

Graceful. Agile. Intelligent. Quick. I'd rather keep a cheetah than a lion any day! I mean, if I had the chance to keep a lion, I totally would, but if I had the chance to choose between a cheetah or a lion, I'd choose a cheetah! Cheetahs can't roar (which kind of sucks), but they can purr, and they are very friendly. Plus, they lick themselves. How cute is that?

4 Jaguar The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. With a body length of up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb), it is the largest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. Its distinctively marked coat features pale yellow to tan colored fur covered by spots that transition to rosettes... read more

Jaguars have the strongest bite of any cat, period. They are faster than lions and tigers and are the best swimmers. Unlike lions, who sleep and roll around for 90% of their lives, jaguars are more active, spending their time hunting cooler prey. Crocodiles and anacondas scare lions, but they don't stand a chance against the fearsome Jaguar.

Tigers are endangered, which is a shame for a predator with such a cool design, but that just proves jaguars are superior and can go the distance. Jaguars may not be faster than cheetahs, but a cheetah would get completely overpowered by a jaguar. Also, this is 100% subjective, but I think their pattern is the coolest, but that's just my opinion. I hope you people see it my way.

Jaguars are the special forces of the big cats. On the ground, in the water, and, if you've seen the video of one diving from a river bank, they've got flight in the locker too. They have the stealth and hunting technique of a tiger, the ingenuity and adaptability of a leopard, a more detailed coat than a cheetah, and the big balls of a lion! Not to mention a bite harder than a hippo. From alligator to anaconda to pretty much anything that roams the Latin American or South American forests, the jaguar is compact, fast, daring, clever, powerful, and is definitely an underrated King of the Cats.

5 Snow Leopard The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), also known as the ounce, is a felid in the genus Panthera native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the global population is estimated to number fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and is expected to decline about 10% by 2040. It is threatened by poaching and habitat destruction following infrastructural... read more

Ruler of the snowy mountaintops, graceful and agile with excellent balance, beautiful coat for which they were hunted, not to mention the adorable fluffy fur, big feet, and long tail! The Snow Leopard is severely underrated.

The best cat ever. You won't see them coming. They're so stealthy. They could outrun, climb, and jump you, plus they don't even fear grizzly bears because one bite to the neck, and that bear is a goner. That just shows how ruthless these cats are.

They are very beautiful creatures, and I think snow leopards, black panthers, Amur leopards, African leopards, and clouded leopards should all be grouped in the Leopards category.

6 Leopard The leopard is one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. It is one of the most adaptable and the most widespread big cat; it's secrets being:well camouflaged fur; its opportunistic hunting behaviour, broad diet, and strength to move heavy carcasses into trees; its ability to adapt to various habitats ranging from rain-forest to steppe and including arid and mountainous areas; and to run at... read more

Leopards are graceful, tree-climbers, not only a great cat because of being a king of its trees. They rule both ground and trees! They are worthy of being kings just like tigers! I mean, they must be strong to haul twice their body weight up a tree! Don't you think?

Please help. I feel bad because nobody really cares about the leopard anymore, mostly tigers. There are 500 Amur tigers and only 37 Amur leopards. It's just insane. If people don't do something, they might become extinct!

Leopards are the stealthiest animals I can think of, and they can climb extremely high trees. As for lions, they need to hunt together to be successful and find it hard to be independent. Because leopards are so stealthy, they catch more of their prey than lions, who have too much pride and are too rough.

7 Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar

What? How is a cougar 10th? There is without a doubt, if all the cats were the same size, the cougar would dominate all cats. Cougars are way better than lynx and bobcats. A bobcat or lynx couldn't kill a wolf, but a cougar could easily kill a wolf. I've seen fights between a cougar and a lynx/bobcat, and the cougar dominated them. Cougars kill prey bigger for their size. If a cougar were the size of a lion, then they would kill the biggest prey. Cougars are also very pretty. There is no denying that.

I love Cougars. When I had to write a report about an endangered animal, the first thing that got stuck in my mind was the puma. I just love them. Did you know they have over 40 names in English alone? Amazing, isn't it! In my opinion, the puma should have been at least in 2nd place. They are amazingly cool. I wish these amazing creatures were not endangered. We should be more supportive of them. Cougars are way better than these other cats, like the King Cheetah and the Amur Leopard.
I hope you agree!

8 Amur Leopard Found in the Russian Far East and parts of China, this leopard subspecies is critically endangered with only a few dozen individuals remaining in the wild. It is known for its distinctive spotted coat, which is paler than that of other leopards. It is a solitary animal, mainly preying on deer and small mammals.

I don't know why humans keep killing the Amur leopard. They really don't care about what the animals need instead of what they need. They are really careless. So if you poach, I'm your leopards are great animals. They are beautiful. Why do humans keep killing them?

Beautiful, elegant, and wild. These big cats are amazing, and so gorgeous. I hate poachers more than words can say. I mean, I understand they need money, but there are only 35 known Amur leopards left! I would never in my life, NEVER, harm one of these creatures for any price. Please wish for the best for this beautiful creature.

Amur leopards are awesome! They are cute and the rarest cat in the world! There are only 35 in the world. I hate poachers, and they should be punished severely for their actions.

9 African Cheetah

The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world! It can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h, and that's very amazing!

10 Clouded Leopard Native to the foothills of the Himalayas and parts of China and Southeast Asia, the Clouded Leopard is known for its beautiful cloud-like spots on its coat. It's an agile climber and spends much of its time in trees. It preys on a variety of animals including small mammals and birds.

Clouded leopards are very beautiful and are excellent at climbing trees. They are almost invisible in the trees with their beautiful spots.

I think these are the most unique in their pattern and locale. Just see one to fall in love with them.

There's nothing to add. I cannot understand how someone could not fall in love with them.

The Contenders
11 Bengal Tiger

Some of these Bengal tigers tend to grow even stronger than Siberian tigers! And these things kill crocodiles as if they were nothing! And my word, they are super-smart and courageous. They can also climb the straightest of trees!

The biggest, baddest, sexiest animal ever! To be respected for its skill and cunning for sure!

It is very beautiful. This is my favorite animal. It is found in the Sundarbans. It is very hard to spot. They are the king of kings.

12 King Cheetah

Yes, having reviewed all big cats, the speed, strength, and beauty of this magnificent animal make him my favourite!

This animal has beautiful spots and stripes. Probably the coolest breed of cheetah, but all cheetahs are cool.

I love the king cheetah! Their spots and designs are beautiful. I love the king cheetah.

13 Asian Cheetah
14 African Leopard
15 Northwest African Cheetah

This cheetah lives in the Saharan Desert. It is very skinny and has a long, skinny face. It has huge ears.

Cool but weird-looking cheetah. Lives in the Saharan Desert and is very skinny with big ears.

16 Liger

I like ligers, but the mother needs to be cut open so the baby can come out. Also, due to the lack of growth inhibitors, it will literally grow itself to death. This is because it is a breed of two animals that would never meet in the wild. So, to conclude, I like ligers, as I said earlier, but breeding them is akin to humans "playing" God. This practice causes harm to both the mother and the child by breeding two animals that would never naturally meet or mate.

Additionally, I found out that in a few years, Hercules the liger will weigh about 2,500 lbs.

A liger is actually the largest and second fastest cat known. If a liger stands on its back legs, it could probably stand between 9 feet and 12 ft (2.7432 m and 3.048 m)!

The lion/tiger hybrid. The largest cat on earth.

17 Sumatran Tiger A critically endangered subspecies of tiger, the Sumatran Tiger is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the smallest of all tiger subspecies and is distinguished by its thick, dark stripes. Its primary diet includes deer, wild boar, and other large mammals.

Sumatran Tiger has adorably cute babies!

18 Leopon
19 Jaglion
20 Persian Leopard

I believe that they are the best because they are the biggest kind of leopard, and they also live in a challenging environment.

21 Asiatic Lion A subspecies of the lion native to the Gir Forest National Park in India, the Asiatic Lion is critically endangered with only a few hundred individuals remaining. Unlike their African counterparts, Asiatic lions have a smaller mane and a distinct fold of skin along their belly.
22 Indian Leopard The leopard is one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. It is one of the most adaptable and the most widespread big cat; it's secrets being:well camouflaged fur; its opportunistic hunting behaviour, broad diet, and strength to move heavy carcasses into trees; its ability to adapt to various habitats ranging from rain-forest to steppe and including arid and mountainous areas; and to run at speeds up to 58 kilometres per hour (36 mph). The common name "leopard" (pronounced /ˈle-pərd/) is a Greek compound of λέων (leōn) ("lion") and πάρδος (pardos) ("male panther"). It lives throughout Asia (except for North Asia) and Africa, including Indonesia.
23 Sri Lankan Leopard
24 Tigon A hybrid animal resulting from the crossbreeding of a male tiger and a female lion, the Tigon inherits traits from both parents, such as a mane from the lion side and striping from the tiger side. The Tigon's size falls between that of its parent species and they are usually sterile.

A tigon is a crossbreed between a lioness and a tiger. Tigons are smaller than tigers (by like, maybe 10 kg?), and that means it is probably faster than a tiger.

25 Smilodon Smilodon was a saber-toothed cat from North and South America that lived 1.5 million to 10,000 years ago. It had a short tail, but very strong legs and paws for catching big prey. It was also 7.2 feet (2.2 meters) from nose to tail.

Smilodon's two main front teeth were up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) long. They were very sharp, but quite thin. Smilodon probably used them to stab into its victim,... read more

Oh my gosh. This amazing creature should be in first place. I don't care if I have never heard of it. It should be in first. Smilodons are perfect. Enough said.

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