April 4, 2025, 2:37 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Whether it’s a Pallas’s cat, fishing cat, or serval—in our wildcat quiz, you can test how well you know these fascinating but little-known cat species. Can you identify all 17 species right away?
Everyone knows lions and tigers–large, majestic, dangerous. But the cat family includes far more species than you might think. Can you recognize them all? Test your knowledge in our quiz and discover fascinating facts about 17 little-known but impressive wild cats from around the world!
Do You Know the Secret Stars of the Cat World?
The cat family is one of the most successful animal families on our planet–yet many of its members are overshadowed by the famous big cats. Did you know, for example, that the Pallas’s cat has round pupils like a lion? Or that the jaguarundi resembles a marten more than a cat? From the tree-dwelling clouded leopard to the swimming flat-headed cat, these animals are not only diverse but also extremely adaptable. Recognizing them is often a challenge–not least because many species look similar or are little known.
Few people have ever heard of the rusty-spotted cat, the Pallas’s cat, or the sand cat–yet they deserve just as much attention as their larger relatives. In our quiz, we introduce you to 17 rare wild cats native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The question is: Can you identify which species is shown in the picture?
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Secret Hunters with Great Talent
Whether crepuscular, nocturnal, or perfectly camouflaged in the high mountains, wild cats exhibit an astonishing ecological diversity. Some species, like the serval, can jump up to three meters high, while others, like the fishing cat, hunt in water. And although many of these cats are small and shy, they are among the most effective hunters in their habitats. It’s high time to give these fascinating animals more attention.