The Top 10 Biggest Cats In The World
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Below is the list of the top 10 biggest cast in the world based on size, length and weight.
1. Liger – Up to 725 kg (1600 lb)
The average lifespan of a liger is between 13-18 years, with some individuals living into their 20’s. However, there is no average lifespan for a liger as the population is small and there is limited data available.
The average length of a liger is between 10 to 12 feet (3.05 to 3.66 metres) in total length, including the tail.
A liger is a hybrid offspring resulting from the mating of a male lion and a female tiger. It is distinct from the similar hybrid tigon and is the largest of the big cat hybrids. Ligers possess features of both lion and tiger parents, with males often being sterile, while females may occasionally be able to produce young.
2. Siberian Tiger – Up to 465 kg (1025 lb)
The average lifespan of a Siberian tiger is 16-18 years in the wild, with some individuals living up to 25 years in captivity.
The average length of a Siberian tiger is about 3.3 metres (11 feet), with a tail measuring 1 metre (3 feet).
3. Bengal Tiger – Up to 388.7 kg (856 lb)
The average lifespan of a Bengal tiger in the wild is about 14 to 16 years, with some individuals living up to 25 years in captivity.
The average length of a Bengal tiger is around 2.7 metres (9 feet) for females and up to 3.2 metres (10.5 feet) for males, including the tail.
4. Lion – Up to 360 kg (793 lb)
The average lifespan of a lion in the wild is between 10 to 14 years, while in captivity, they can live up to 30 years.
The average length of a lion is around 6 to 8 feet for males and 5 to 7 feet for females, not including the tail.
5. Jaguar – Up to 158 kg (348 lb)
The average lifespan of a jaguar is 12 to 15 years in the wild and up to 20 years in zoos.
The average length of a jaguar is approximately 5.6 to 9 feet, including the tail, with males reaching lengths of 5.6 to 9 feet and females being slightly smaller.
6. Cougar – Up to 105.2 kg (231 lb)
The average lifespan of a cougar in the wild is between 10-12 years, but some have lived longer than 20 years in captivity.
The average length of a cougar is between 42 to 54 inches (107-137 cm) in body length, with a tail length of 24”-36” (61-91 cm).
7. Leopard – Up to 90 kg (198 lb)
The average lifespan of a leopard is 12-17 years in the wild and up to 24 years in captivity. The leopards in the wild typically live for 12-17 years, with the oldest recorded captive female leopard living for 24 years, 2 months, and 13 days.
The average length of a leopard is between 1.6 to 2.3 metres (5 to 7.5 feet), including the tail.
8. Puma – Up to 82 kg (180 lb)
The average lifespan of a puma in the wild is around 10-15 years, while in captivity, they can live up to 25 years.
The average length of a puma is around 2.8 to 5 feet, with males reaching up to 7.9 feet from nose to tip of tail and females reaching around 6.7 feet from nose to tail.
9. Cheetah – Up to 69 kg (152 lb)
The average lifespan of a cheetah is approximately 10 to 12 years in the wild, while in captivity, they can live up to 20 years or longer.
The average length of a cheetah is between 45 to 55 inches (112 to 142 cm) in total length, with a tail length of 24 to 33 inches (60 to 80 cm).
10. Snow Leopard – Up to 53.8 kg (118 lb)
The average lifespan of a snow leopard in the wild is estimated to be 10 to 13 years, while in zoos, they can live up to 22 years.
The average length of a snow leopard is approximately 90 to 115 cm (36 to 44 inches) in body length, with a tail length of about 100 cm (40 inches).
These cats vary in size and weight, with the liger being the largest and the Snow Leopard being the smallest among the top 10 biggest cats in the world.
