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Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, there’s no denying that cats are among some of the most majestic animals on the planet.
Despite how cuddly and adorable some cats may appear, they are all dangerous, accomplished killers. Even your domesticated kitty cat still shares all the same instincts and abilities as the most dangerous cats in the world.
Believe it or not, there are as many as 71 different cat breeds across the world, or more, depending on who you ask!
This isn’t even counting domesticated cats, which make up approximately 95% of all cat breeds worldwide. Today we will share with you the most dangerous of them all.
10. Caracal − it has the best ears
First up is the African wild cat. This species of cat is easily distinguishable by its small face and long tuft ears.
It’s not the biggest cat on our list today, coming in at around 0.7 m (2.4 ft) length for a fully grown male. Due to its small size, you might think it’s safe to approach, but we wouldn’t advise it!
9. Bobcat − small but deadly
These wildcats, which are native to North America, are about twice the size of domestic shorthair cats.
Despite being fairly small in stature, they can leap over 3 m (9.8 ft) when pouncing on their prey. In terms of hunting, this certainly makes them one of the deadliest cats in the world.
8. Snow leopard − the shy one
Next, we present you with the snow leopard, which is as elusive as it is majestic. These beautiful creatures are native to Asia and can mostly be found roaming the Himalayan mountains.
Although snow leopards share many of the same traits as the African leopard, interestingly, they do not roar!
Its diet mostly consists of small mammals such as sheep, although they are more than capable of taking down bigger animals like deer.
Due to hunting and habitat loss, there are only between 4000 and 6400 snow leopards left in the wild.
7. Jaguar − more than just a luxury car
Relative to their size, jaguars have the strongest bite of all cats. We think this fact alone makes them one of the most dangerous cats in the world.
They’re often mistaken for leopards due to their markings. However, you will only find jaguars in the Americas. Mainly South American countries that share the rainforest, and as far south as Argentina.
Jaguars hunt all sorts of animals such as deer, monkeys and armadillos. Since they love the water, their diet also includes aquatic animals such as fish and tortoises.
6. Mountain lion − the one with many names
Weighing in at 220 lbs (100kg) and up to 8ft (2.4 m) long is the mountain lion. This is not a cat you would want to get into a fight with.
Also known as pumas and cougars, mountain lions are native to the Americas. You’re most likely to find them, however, in the western states of the USA.
Due to their size and power, they’re capable of taking down animals as big as elk! Just in case you don’t know, elk grow up to 4.9 ft (1.5 m) tall and can weigh up to an incredible 750 lbs (340 kg)!
5. Leopard − the spotted cat
Leopards are, without a doubt, one of the deadliest cats in the world. Their camouflage, speed and size, along with their ability to get within a few metres of their prey before pouncing, make them extremely successful hunters.
Leopards can be found throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East and have adapted to survive in the desert, savannah and rainforest.
They’re unlikely to attack humans. However, that wasn’t the case for one such leopard in India nicknamed “The Devilish Panther”.
4. Cheetah − the fastest animal on the planet
As you most likely know, these beautiful creatures are the fastest of all cats. They can reach incredible speeds of over 60 mph (96kph).
3. Lion − the King
Next on our list is the ‘King of the Jungle’! Despite not actually living in a jungle, it can certainly be considered the King of cats.
Native to the savannas of Africa, lions are interestingly the only cats that live in packs called prides.
2. Tiger − the heavyweight
As expected, tigers are ranked near the top of our list today, and rightly so! They are the largest species of cat in the world, after all.
They can grow up to 3.9 m (12.7 ft) in length and weigh up to 680 lbs (308 kg)! There’s no denying that they are one of the most dangerous cats in the world.
Tigers are native to Asia and can be mainly found in Thailand and India. They’re solitary animals and have territories that span up to 97 km (60 mi) which they will roam daily.
1. Black-footed cat − the deadliest of them all
Don’t be fooled by the size and cuteness of the black-footed cat. It’s the deadliest cat in the world!
At a staggering 25 cm in height, 40 cm in length and weighing approximately 4 lbs (1.8 kg), any small rodent or bird that crosses its path is in serious trouble!
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