Speaking of cats, everyone must be familiar with it. It seems that no animal can bring such complex emotions to humans like them. Their strength and elegance are perfectly blended together. They stand at the top of the food chain and contain a lot of energy in their bodies. They are born with an instinct to kill, and even a look can make people shudder. Agility, speed, lurking, and choking are their strong hunting skills. Among all carnivores, cats are more likely to lurk in the dark. Assassins often prey on medium and large prey, so do you know the most dangerous cats? Today Heizi brings you eight of the most powerful and ferocious big cats. Which cats do you think could make the list? If you have different opinions, please leave a comment below. Ranked in no particular order.
No. 1 Tiger Known as the "King of the Jungle", the tiger is the strongest of all cats. In addition to its own powerful combat power, it is also a huge threat to other animals. Every tiger is unique. It is said that no two tigers have the same stripes. When it is quiet, it is a beautiful tabby cat. When it is active, it is an avid hunter. It is very patient when hunting and is good at hiding itself. Many times, opponents Before he could react, he was already choked. The powerful teeth and sharp claws could firmly lock the prey. The tiger's fur blends perfectly into its surroundings, making it difficult to spot without looking carefully. Tiger is the largest and heaviest member of the cat family. Can you imagine that it can jump so high? All the indicators are really perfect. Leaders please give Tiger a big thumbs up. Over the past 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have decimated tiger numbers, which may now number less than 2,500, raising concerns about the status of these big cats.
The second place lion is both the leader and the emperor of the grassland. It is the top predator on the African grasslands. Also known as the Big Brother of Africa, it is extremely ferocious. Its menu list includes wildebeest , zebra , African buffalo, wild boar and so on. Due to different living environments and regions, competition for food is particularly serious. Take the lions living in the African savannah. When there is a serious shortage of food, they will even form a team to attack tons of animals such as elephants and giraffes. The power of lions is reflected in In terms of excellent teamwork, they are even more ferocious when fighting for territory. Many times the battle will not end until one party falls. It can be said that lions are the most successful cats.
third place jaguar jaguar is also called jaguar. Because the pattern on its body resembles that of a leopard, but its overall body shape is closer to that of a tiger. It is the strongest and largest cat in the Americas. Among all cats, its bite force exceeds that of , ligers, and . Its bite force is as high as 1,250 pounds, and it can easily pierce the skull of a crocodile when preying. Like most cats, jaguars are good at hunting by surprise. Caiman , ungulates, and monkeys are all its targets. Swimming and climbing trees are its strengths. No animal dares to provoke it in its territory.
No. 4 Cheetah When we mention cheetah, we all think of the fastest animal on land. Yes, the cheetah’s burst speed can reach 110 kilometers per hour. It is a well-deserved sprint champion. When chasing prey, the cheetah can Make multiple high-speed turns, as well as sudden decelerations or emergency stops. The secret to this series of unique tricks lies in the cheetah's magical tail, which can be used to control direction. But don’t think that cheetahs are just fast. In fact, cheetahs are also relatively dangerous cats. Because of their fast speed and good at raids, it is difficult for animals they target to escape. Cheetahs have keen visual scanning, and the small and flexible antelope even trembles when they see a cheetah. The gorgeous spots on the cheetah's body make it very easy for it to hide in dry grass. After waiting for its prey to appear, the cheetah will jump up and chase its prey, knocking it down with great force. In addition, cheetahs can only drink water once every three or four days in order to hunt.Cheetahs only eat freshly hunted meat, never carrion, and only eat prey they have caught, without stealing or robbing. For such a proud cheetah, why don’t all the leaders give you a thumbs up?
Fifth place Cougar This big cat is found in many habitats, ranging from North America to the Yukon River Basin in Canada. South to Argentina and southern Chile in South America. What's interesting is that the cougar doesn't roar, it purrs like a child. You think the cougar is just a docile big cat that makes you want to be petted. No, no, it is an excellent hunter. As the second largest cat in the Americas, the cougar has hunted at least 30 species of wild carnivores. It is good at ambushes, and can easily jump seven to eight meters. Food is obtained from the mouths of a variety of prey. With a wide range of food habits, strong adaptability, and excellent fighting power, the puma is the undisputed king of the cat subfamily .
The sixth place is the Eurasian lynx lynx is a cat that likes the cold. It mainly lives in cold mountainous areas. Although its size is only medium among cats, it is small and good at climbing. Its attack power is not weak at all, it can even kill animals four times its size, and can prey on small wild boars, deer and other animals. Lynxes are cunning and cautious. They make a neighing sound when hunting and are very covert. Lynxes can control the number of hares and can kill one-third of the local hare population every year. Have you heard of the wolf-slaying machine? That's Lynx's nickname. Lynx often attacks wolf cubs in order to destroy future enemies for their own children. In addition to hunting wolf cubs, lynxes will still do what they do even if they encounter adult wild wolves. In a one-on-one duel, the lynx can crush the opponent. Even if it encounters a group of wolves, the lynx can escape intact. Mainly because wolves can't climb trees. As a feline, lynx is superior to wolves in flexibility and agility.
No. 7 Black Panther When you hear Black Panther, you think it is a Marvel superhero. No, I am not talking about the Marvel movie. Then you thought it was a rock band? No, it's not the rock band either. I'm talking about this extremely rare leopard with black fur all over its body. Black panthers are not a specific species, but rather melanistic individuals among several species of leopards. The leopard turning black may be suffering from a disease called " melanosis ", just like some cats suffer from albinism , which causes their entire body to be white. The black panther is one of the most secretive cats because of its nearly uniform black fur with no spots. All cats are nocturnal, but black is better for camouflage. The black panther possesses both the mystery of the night and the agility of the leopard. It is a very rare big cat.
No. 8 Snow leopard Snow leopard is a large cat carnivore. It gets its name because it often moves in snowy mountains. The high-altitude central region of Asia is the main distribution area of snow leopards. It has the ability to highly distribute blood and regulate breathing. The alpine zone where food is extremely scarce makes the snow leopard's survival extremely difficult. It feeds on any animal around it. The snow leopard can also kill animals three times its size, such as cattle. It has strong legs and superb jumping skills and can walk freely on cliffs. It is known as the "King of Snow Mountains". The gray fur allows it to better camouflage itself among rocks, and it can hunt very quickly even on steep cliffs. Its menu is also quite rich, including birds, squirrels, goats, antelopes, rats, wild goats, etc. Snow leopards live year-round at altitudes between 2,000 meters and 6,000 meters. They are very strong and cold-resistant. If you are lucky enough to see them, don't try to take pictures of them or get close. Because it is extremely territorial. The scene of the snow leopard falling off the cliff to hunt is really frightening.
After seeing so much, have you fallen in love with big cats? Finally, I love cats too! Okay, this is the end of this article. If you like it, please like, follow, leave a message and forward it. See you in the next issue.
