General Understanding
Cats that people keep as pets.
domestic cats
Where can the jaguar be found?
In Central and South America and the southern United States.
Where is the wildcat found?
Europe and West Africa.
What other names does the puma have?
Cougar, mountain lion, catamount.
What is another name for the snow leopard?
The ounce.
In what type of environment do larger wild cats live?
in the wild
What colors can jaguars have?
Yellow with dark spots or all black.
How long can a wildcat grow?
Around 75 cm.
Where is the puma found?
North and South America.
Where does it live?
Mountains of Central Asia.
What is the main difference between domestic cats and wild cats?
Domestic cats live with people, while wild cats live in nature.
How long can a jaguar grow?
Up to 2.5 meters.
What is special about the wildcat's tail?
It is bushy and rounded.
What color is the puma?
Reddish-brown.
What is the color and pattern of a leopard's coat?
Yellowish coat spotted with black rosettes.
Give two examples of wild cats mentioned in the text.
Jaguar and lion.
Where do jaguars usually live?
In forests and scrubland.
What does its coat look like?
Thick and striped.
How long can a puma grow?
Up to 2.3 meters.
What animals does the leopard hunt?
Monkeys, wild dogs, and antelopes.
Wy are wild cats called “wild”?
Because they live in nature and are not kept as pets.
What do jaguars hunt?
Answer: Small wild animals and sometimes livestock.
Where does it live?
Dense woodland.
What does a puma mainly eat?
Deer
Where is the leopard found?
Africa and Asia.