June 27, 2025, 8:10 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Which cat lives on Mount Everest? Which one barks—and which hunts more successfully than a lion? Test your knowledge of the stars among wild cats in the ultimate quiz.
Do you know which wildcat lives on Mount Everest? Or which cat is by far the most successful hunter in the world? In our ultimate wildcat quiz, you can test your knowledge of the rarest and most unusual species. Can you answer all 17 questions correctly?
17 Challenging Questions Await in the Ultimate Wildcat Quiz–How Many Can You Answer?
When people think of wildcats, many first think of lions, tigers, or leopards. But there is a whole world of fascinating cat species that hardly anyone knows about–from the fish-catching night hunter to perhaps the smallest yet deadliest predator on Earth. They live in cloud forests, hot deserts, and even at icy heights on Mount Everest or the Andes, where humans struggle to breathe.
This quiz introduces you to 17 extraordinary wildcats and facts about them–from the tiny black-footed cat to the otter-like jaguarundi. Some look like cartoon characters, others can bark, climb upside down, or survive entirely without water.
Test your knowledge of the secret stars among wildcats now–and learn amazing facts that might surprise even many cat fans. Are you ready? Then let’s go–question 1 is waiting!
Can You Identify All 17 Rare Wild Cats in the Quiz?
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Did You Know? 5 Amazing Facts About Wildcats
The deadliest cat in the world weighs only 1.5 kilograms
It is smaller than an average house cat–but one of the most efficient hunters in the entire animal kingdom. At night, it covers up to 16 kilometers and catches prey every 50 minutes on average. Its success rate is over 60 percent–more than lions, tigers, or pumas. Read more about this mini-sized hunter in this PETBOOK article.
Some wildcats swim voluntarily
The fishing cat and the flat-headed cat have perfectly adapted to life by the water. They have partial webbing between their toes, hunt fish, frogs, and crabs–and can even dive completely underwater. The fishing cat lures prey by rippling the water’s surface with its paw–like an insect.
The Pallas’s cat looks grumpy–and it’s not just a disguise
With its dense fur, round face, and sullen expression, the Pallas’s cat (also known as the manul) has achieved cult status on social media. But in the wild, it is a solitary creature that loves extreme cold.
The smallest wildcat in the world lives in India
The rusty-spotted cat is only 35 to 48 centimeters long and weighs a maximum of 2 kilograms. This makes it even lighter than the black-footed cat or the kodkod. Despite its size, it is a skilled hunter–preferring to hunt at night in dense underbrush or even on tea plantations.
A wildcat was only recognized as its own species in 2024
The representative of the ocelot cats was separated from its relatives through genetic studies and described as the third tiger cat species in South America. It lives in the inaccessible parts of the rainforest–and symbolizes the hidden biodiversity that is still being discovered today.