How many types of ‘cats’ are there in the world and why are lions and cheetahs also members of it?
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Most people think that Big Cat Family means only cats, while it is not so. Know who are included in 8 different categories of Big Cat Family…
NewsNCR | Edited By: Ankit Gupta
Sep 17, 2022, 2:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought 8 cheetahs from Namibia to India on the occasion of his birthday. They are being released in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This has once again started the discussion on things in the country. The discussion has started of Big Cat Family. Most people think that Big Cat Family means only cats, while it is not so. There are 38 different types of CAT in the world, which are divided into 8 categories. These include animals like normal cat to lion, cheetah, tiger, leopard. A name has been given for all of them, that is Big Cat Family. All these have been kept in a group for the characteristics like looking and hunting in a way. Know, who are included in 8 different categories of Big Cat Family-
The lion is the first part of the bigcat family. Whose name is the king of the jungle. Which is known for its roar and hunting qualities.
Very little is known about Clauded Leopard. They climb trees easily. Not only this, they hang on the branches of the tree with the help of their long legs and strong claws. This is known as their merit.
The next animal is the Snow Leopard. It is also known as ‘Ghost of Mountain’ i.e. ghost of mountains. This is because it is rarely seen. Most of the time it remains alone. It is capable of keeping itself alive even in snow. The special thing is that they do not roar.
Jaguars are especially known for their strong claws. Its claws are so strong that it can break even the upper part of a turtle as strong as a stone. With the help of this, it hunts and is able to eat its favorite prey food.
The next member is the leopard. It also has its own merits. It catches whoever it hunts and dragging it to the bottom of the tree. There he eats it with full leisure.
Tiger i.e. Tiger is said to be the largest version of domestic cats. They have a special attachment to water. They can swim in the water and can also hunt.
Cheetah is also a member of Big Cat Family. It is known as the fastest running animal on earth, which runs at a speed of 60 miles per hour.
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