Big Cats
Which mammal lives the longest? And which has the shortest life expectancy? Meet the winners and losers in the game of life
How long does the longest living mammal live, and how does the human lifespan compare to other mammals?
It’s the largest cat in the Americas and is one of the world's most powerful predators, able to bite straight through the skull of its prey
Our guide to the largest cat in the Americas – the jaguar, including how to identify, their diet and best places to see them in the wild.
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.
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
Just how are cheetahs able to run so fast? All you need to know about the beautiful big cat, including the secrets behind its phenomenal speed
Our expert guide to cheetahs, including how fast they can run, what they eat and where they live.
Why do lions take so many sexual partners?
Lucy Cooke explains why licentious lionesses are simply protecting their offspring
Which big cat has the strongest bite? And just how deadly is that bite?
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
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?
How to watch Serengeti III
The dramatised wildlife series Serengeti returns to the BBC One for a third season, this time narrated by Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh. Find out when it's on and meet some of the animals staring in it
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.
Bringing back the tiger: can we save the species from extinction?
Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with a few months to go, who is on track to deliver?
The truth about canned hunting: what is it and how is it regulated?
Canned hunting is controversial and widely criticised, but what does it involve and how is it regulated? Our expert guide investigates the canned hunting trade in South Africa and the USA and how it differs from trophy hunting.
New Big 5 wildlife species revealed: what are they and where to see them
Shooting with cameras rather than guns is the idea behind a new international initiative to promote the synergy between wildlife photography and conservation.
Searching for black leopards
There are few animals as beautiful and as secretive as the black leopard. In his extraordinary new book The Black Leopard: My Quest to Photograph One of Africa’s Most Elusive Big Cats wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas documents his remarkable journey to find and photograph this legendary big cat.
Supporting communities to fight for environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and peace
Paul Sein Twa is a grassroots activist who led his community to establish Myanmar’s Salween Peace Park, a 5,485km² conservation zone that’s protecting land and life, including tigers, leopards and pangolins.
New tigers spotted in western Thailand for the first time in four years
Sightings of tigers in western Thailand show that collaborative conservation work is succeeding in the area.
Big cat guide: how to identify each species and where to see
Learn about species found in the big cat family, including tiger, lion, jaguar and more in our expert guide.
Conserving snow leopards in Mongolia
Conservationist Bayarjargal Agvaantseren won a grassroots environmental award – the Goldman Prize for Asia – in 2019 for conserving the Vulnerable snow leopard and protecting its habitat from mining in Mongolia.
When is Tigers: Hunting the Traffickers on TV?
The latest Natural World programme exposes the shocking secrets of the illegal tiger trade in south east Asia, and those who profit from it.
India's iconic 'Big Five' mammals
India is home to a diverse variety of wildlife and has its own 'Big Five' must-see mammals. Our photo gallery features Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, greater one-horned rhinos, Indian leopards, and gaurs.