Top 10 Small and Medium-Sized Wild Cats

The Top Ten
1 Caracal A medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, the Caracal is known for its agility and leaping ability. It has distinctive long, black-tufted ears and primarily preys on birds, rodents, and small mammals.
2 Canada Lynx A lynx is any of the four species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx, or bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. The name lynx originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word λύγξ, derived from the Indo-European root leuk- ('light, brightness') in reference to ...read more.
3 Ocelot The ocelot, also known as the dwarf leopard, is a wild cat distributed extensively within South America including the islands of Trinidad and Margarita, Central America, and Mexico. It has been reported as far north as Texas.
4 Bobcat The bobcat is a North American cat that appeared during the Irvingtonian stage of around 1.8 million years ago.
5 Eurasian Lynx

My favorite, way better than the Canadian Lynx.

6 Iberian Lynx
7 Jaguarundi
8 African Golden Cat
9 Andean Mountain Cat
10 Fishing Cat
The Contenders
11 Black-Footed Cat
12 Margay
13 Serval The serval is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa. It is recognized for its distinctive coat, featuring a tawny background with bold black spots and stripes. Servals have a slender body, long legs, and large ears with excellent hearing capabilities. They are adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle, often found near wetlands or marshes. Servals are skilled hunters, preying on a variety of small animals like rodents, birds, and amphibians. They are known for their unique hunting technique of leaping into the air to catch birds in flight. Despite their striking appearance, servals are elusive creatures that are rarely seen in the wild.
14 Chinese Mountain Cat
15 Oncilla
16 Jungle Cat
17 Pallas's Cat
18 Bay Cat
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