Wild cats

Fishing Cat This Wildcat Loves Water and Barks—Hardly Anyone Knows It

The fascinating fishing cat not only has webbed feet but can also bark. Intriguing facts about this small feline.

A liger cub sits in the Zaharesti Zoo near the city of Suceava in northeastern Romania (undated photo). The animal was born in mid-May 2025.

Hybrid of Lion and Tiger Liger Born in Romania: Why Breeding This Big Cat Is Problematic

In mid-May, a liger was born at a private zoo in Romania—PETBOOK explains why this form of breeding is not a cause for celebration.

A black leopard is often also called a black panther.

Particularly tricky Test Your Knowledge in the Ultimate Wildcat Quiz! How Many Questions Can You Answer?

Test your knowledge in the ultimate wildcat quiz with fascinating facts and amazing hunting successes.

Wild Beauties Leopard or Jaguar? How to Tell the Spotted Wild Cats Apart

Leopard or Jaguar? Both wildcats are difficult to distinguish, but there are some differences.

Ocelot, Pallas's Cat, Kodkod Can You Identify All 17 Rare Wild Cats in the Quiz?

Test Your Knowledge in the Wildcat Quiz: Can You Identify 17 Rare Cat Species Like the Pallas's Cat, Kodkod & More? Join in and be amazed!

Solitary Loners What Makes the Little-Known Pallas's Cat So Unique

The Pallas's cat, also known as the manul, is one of the lesser-known feline species due to its shy and solitary nature, yet it is also unique.

Makes 14 Sounds Fascinating Facts About the Little-Known Wildcat Jaguarundi

The jaguarundi is a little-known small cat from Central and South America with many fascinating traits.

The sand cat is one of the smallest wildcats in the world and is perfectly adapted to its habitat in arid deserts.

Rusty-spotted cat, Pallas's cat, ... Cute but Deadly: The World's Smallest Wild Cats

Among big cats, there are some smaller species that are no less dangerous. Here are the world's smallest big cats.

Tiger Family in Ranthambore National Park

Animal Communication Can Tigers and Other Big Cats Meow?

The meowing of our domestic cats developed in coexistence with humans. But can big cats like tigers or lions meow as well?

From Africa Serval Seized in Berlin: Why Wild Cats Shouldn't Be Kept as Pets

A serval was confiscated in Berlin after someone attempted to keep it as a pet. However, this wild cat is not suitable for domestication.

Big Cat Love Up to 100 Times a Day! 8 Facts About Lion Mating

Lions exhibit unique mating behaviors due to their life in prides. PETBOOK presents eight fascinating facts about their mating rituals.

Tigers enjoy swimming. Unlike many other cats, they are not bothered when their fur gets wet.

Do You Know Them All? Tiger – 7 Fascinating Facts About the World's Largest Big Cat

Why Do Tigers Have Stripes? How Many Are Left in the Wild? Fascinating Facts About the World's Largest Cats.

Lioness on the Loose in Berlin? It's (unfortunately) that easy to keep big cats in Germany

A Supposed Lioness in Kleinmachnow Near Berlin? Why It's Still Too Easy to Keep Big Cats Privately in Germany

A European wildcat peers through the leaves

Recognizing Features Wildcat or House Cat? How to Tell the Difference

When encountering a cat, it's not always immediately clear whether it's a wildcat or a domestic cat—here's an overview of the differences.

Protection Shows Results How the European Wildcat Returned to Germany

The European wildcat was nearly extinct in Germany, but now it is being found in greater numbers. Here's how its comeback was achieved.

The sad story of Amiry the serval is making waves online. On the internet, he is already being called the "Cocaine Cat." (Stock photo)

Dramatic Rescue in the U.S. "Cocaine Cat" – Big Cat on Drugs Captured by Police

A wildcat with cocaine in its system was picked up by police in the U.S. Many are following the story of the "Cocaine Cat" online.

Only 500 Copies Left The Siberian Tiger–one of the rarest big cats in the world

Only about 500 Siberian tigers now roam the far east of Russia and small parts of North Korea and China.

A Pallas's cat, also known as a manul, spotted in the snow on Mount Everest

Pallas's Cat Why This Wildcat Now Lives on Mount Everest

The Pallas's cat, also known as the Manul, has been confirmed on Mount Everest. Researchers attribute this to climate change.

Lynx sitting in a German forest in spring

Project "Lynx Forest" Thuringia Creates Sanctuaries for Lynxes

Only a handful of lynxes live in Thuringia. With the "Lynx Forest" project, the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) aims to create refuges for these big cats.

End for 'Tiger King' and Co. After Ban in U.S. – What Happens to Privately Owned Big Cats?

The private ownership of big cats will soon be banned in the U.S. What will happen to tigers, lions, jaguars, and other large cats now?