Lets first establish what big cats are – i mean how are they differentiated from small cats… There is actually some argument on this issue in certain circles! Generally speaking big cats are 1) Wild and 2) Considerably bigger than the small domestic or wild cats (a Siberian tiger for instance may be up to 100 times heavier than our 8 pound domestic feline). Other commonly used classifying method is the ability to roar. Big cats...

Mountain lion or cougar belong to the big-cat family and is mostly found in America and the western hemisphere. The habitat of mountain lions varies from mountain terrain to flat lands. They live in deserts as well as rain forests. They are known by almost 40 different names like deer cat, panther, silver lion, king cat, red tiger, mountain devil, puma, and so on. They are solitary animals and are very territory conscious. Regarding their...

Lion vs Tiger comparison The tiger is the largest of the cats and is a perfect killing machine with a superior combination of power, cunning and agility. On the other hand, A lion has an appearance to frighten even the mightiest of animals. There have been some real fights between the two kings of the jungle. So, what do the evidences and experts (and common sense) say about who will win a fight between the two, or rather, if there are...

The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in Gir Forest National Park in India, having disappeared from North Africa and Southwest Asia in historic times. Until...

A safari (pronounced /səˈfɑri/) is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa, traditionally for a big-game hunt; today the term often refers to a trip taken not for the purposes of hunting, but to observe and photograph animals and other wildlife. There is a certain theme or style associated with the word, which includes khaki clothing, belted bush jackets, pith helmets or slouch hats, and animal skins—like...

Given Lions on the Hunt: A Thrilling Safari Experience from Chindeni Camp In Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park A lioness begins the hunt in South Luangwa. Observing social animals like lions hunt is fascinating and in darkness you have to depend on all your senses to capture the experience. © Bill Given In October, I had the extreme thrill to witness the team dynamics and strategy of a pride of lions hunting near The Bushcamp...