Big Cats Hide So Well Trivia Quiz

Answer: Panther

Panthers can be found in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They come in many colors and subspecies. Panthers are known to be very elusive and some of the best climbers in the cat family. The term 'panther' is not actually a species unto itself, but rather a term used for a variety of cats especially those that are black.

Answer: Puma

The puma is a large cat found in the Americas. They are secretive and very hard to detect in the wild. While most live in mountainous regions, they are an adaptable cat that can be found in many habitats. These cats are very strong and have enormous paws. Depending on where they live their dense fur ranges from reddish-gray to yellowish-gray. In some places they are called cougars.

Answer: Lion

Known as the "king of the beasts" the lion is one of the largest cats on the planet. They live in prides consisting of related females and their offspring, and protected by a dominant male. Unlike most cats, lions hunt cooperatively and are very social. They have beautiful golden fur, and the males sport a large distinctive mane. The roar of a lion can be heard for many miles.

Answer: Catamount

Catamount is just one of the alternate names used for the large American cats also known as cougars and mountain lions. The term is a shortened version of the term 'cat-of-the-mountain'.

Answer: Margay

The margay is a small, spotted wild cat that is usually found in the rainforests of South and Central America. They are shy, secretive, nocturnal and love to sit in trees. These habits make it very difficult to study them. They're often hunted for their beautiful spotted fur, which combined with habitat loss has caused a large population decline.

Answer: Leopard

There are many varieties of leopards and they can be found in many areas of Africa and Asia. Considered to be part of the "four big cats" the leopard has shorter legs, a longer body, and slighter build than the other three. It has beautiful fur marked with dark rosettes and occasionally are born melanistic resulting in solid black fur.

Answer: Jaguar

The jaguar is found in the Americas, mostly in the southern areas. It is the largest wild cat to be found on these continents and are the third largest type of wild cat in the world. Jaguars love to swim and are usually found in areas that have ready access to water.

This spotted cat is a solitary hunter that uses stealth, strength, and intelligence to maintain its spot as an apex predator in many areas.

Answer: Lynx

There are four different types of lynx, each with a different name. All have tufted ears, short tails and spotted fur. Fur color depends on where the animal lives, but all have thick, dense fur. They are found in North America and northern regions of Asia. Most are found in cooler areas, and are solitary hunters who come together only to mate.

Answer: Tiger

The largest wild cat on the planet is the tiger. All tigers can be identified by their striped fur which usually comes in shades of orange and black. The Siberian tiger, however, has white fur with black stripes. At one time tigers ranged over most of Asia, south of Russia. Today they are found in small areas, and all types of tigers are endangered. Loss of habitat and deliberate hunting have caused their populations to dwindle to the point that some subspecies may become extinct before 2035.

Answer: Bobcat

The bobcat is an adaptable wildcat found in continental North America. It sports tufted ears, long whiskers, and thick dense fur. They usually hunt prey such as rabbits and hares, they have been witnessed taking down animals as large as a deer. The bobcat has one of the most resilient populations of any wildcat in the world.