There are 41 recognized cat species in existence, 34 of which are so-called "small cats." Truly wild-born cats face many challenges to their environments and food supplies that could lead them to ...

Cats in the wild are nothing like those cuddly pets we have at home. In the jungle, they’re fast, fierce, and deadly. These stealthy hunters rule their territories with razor-sharp claws, ...

Not all wild cats are lions, tigers, pumas, and the like. Plenty of wild cats are just as small and cuddly-looking as our domesticated house cat friends; sometimes even smaller (though make no mistake ...

Big cats get the lion’s share of our attention. We admire their power, felicity of movement, and striking coats of spots and stripes. But the majority of cat species alive today are small – there are ...

Pallas's cat is a small wild cat native to Central Asia with short legs and dense fur, making it look bigger than it really is — but the yelps it makes in stressful situations betray its size. When ...

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities and an NGO said Friday. Flat-headed cats are among ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Sep 25, 2025, 09:55am EDT The green jay's native range spans from ...