Cats
What’s the world’s largest cat? The answer may not surprise you but which species is it?
Th largest cat in the world weighs an impressive 300kg
It may look adorable – with its fluffy coat, tail and feet – but don't be fooled as this ferocious predator can leap 15 meters and take down prey 3 times its size
Learn about one of the world's most elusive cats in our guide to the snow leopard, including where they live, diet and conservation.
Deadly prehistoric cats: 10 ruthless hunters that roamed the planet thousands of years ago – including one that was the size of a polar bear
From tigers to tabbies, today’s cats come in many different shapes, sizes, and temperaments.
Their ancestors were just as diverse, if not more so, says Will Newton. Here are our top 10 prehistoric cats…
How much wildlife do cats ACTUALLY kill – and should we keep our pet cats indoors?
We may love our pets, but the truth is that they can be a real problem for wildlife, says James Fair
The world's smallest leopard is also one of the Earth's rarest cats: Discover the secrets of the beautiful Arabian leopard that's on the edge of extinction
All you need to know about one of the world's rarest cats, the Arabian leopard
It swims underwater, barks like a dog, has webbed feet and dives for its supper: Meet the peculiar cat that's like no other
All you need to know about one of the world's weirdest cats, the fishing cat
How wild is your cat? 6 key behaviours that reveal the wild ancestry of your cat
Watching domestic cats can offer some surprising insights into the lives of their wild relatives. Find out more about the lion in your living room.
From the tiniest and most adorable to the most majestic, here's a group of stunning cat photographs showcasing beautiful species from across the world.
There are around 40 extant species of cat around the globe, ranging from the tiny rusty-spotted cat to the well-known big cats (including tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards).
From a tender lioness cuddling her cub to a majestic male, king of all he surveys - 13 beautiful lion photographs from the book 'Remembering Lions'
Remembering Lions is the fourth installment in the charity book series by the
Why do lions take so many sexual partners?
Lucy Cooke explains why licentious lionesses are simply protecting their offspring
Enthralling, spectacular photographs of the pumas of Patagonia
Living secretive lives against the spectacular backdrop of Chile’s Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s pumas are proving a conservation success.
Why do cats play with their prey? And why do they then kill, but not eat their prey?
Just why do cats play with their prey before killing it? Rae Foreman-Worsley investigates
Which big cat has the strongest bite? And just how deadly is that bite?
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
What’s the world's smallest cat? Meet the tiny felines barely bigger than a ruler
Smaller than an adult domestic cat, there are two species of wild cat that could be considered the world’s smallest cat.
The extinct, mighty prehistoric Acinonyx pleistocaenicus was the largest cheetah ever, weighing up to three times more than modern cheetahs
Learn about new fossil studies revealing its impressive size, making it the largest cheetah to have ever roamed the earth.
How can I stop my cat hunting wildlife?
Here are different ways to limit the kill rate of your cat. A recent figure from the Mammal Society estimates that cats in the UK catch up to 27 millions birds each year, and 275 million prey items overall per year.
Why can only big cats roar?
What makes lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars different from other cats? Why can they roar while every other cat can only purr? Read on to find out!
Remembering Cheetahs: beautiful photographs of the world's fastest mammal
Remembering Cheetahs is the fifth instalment in the charity book series by the Remembering Wildlife team, and features images donated by more than 70 of the world's top wildlife photographers.
Why do cats pounce?
Cats are masters of the stalk and pounce hunting method. Here's why, for them, it's the most efficient killing technique ...
Are there big cats in the UK countryside?
Photos of big cats taken on trail cams or smartphones are not evidence for their presence in the British countryside, says Andrew Kitchener. But could new 'evidence' go further? Could there be wild big cats in the UK countryside after all?
A new Everglades contest has begun: cat versus snake
Bobcat predating Burmese python eggs is a significant first and could benefit Florida’s native wildlife.
Pumas and cougars guide: what's the difference between them, where do they live and what do they eat?
What's the difference between a puma, a cougar and a mountain lion? Learn more about these powerful predators, including how to identify them, their different names and where they live.
Tiger King and the US big cat trade: conservation or commodification?
Addictive docuseries Tiger King 2 has returned to our screens, but has still failed to explore the real issues of captive big cats in the US.
Tiger guide: species facts, how they hunt and where to see in the wild
In our expert tiger guide, learn about the world's biggest cat including key species facts, how they hunt and best places to see in the wild.