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In an effort to clamp down on the lucrative poaching industry that sprung up around the big cats, sales of tiger parts were banned in 1993.

He said the authorities had to remain flexible until new safety measures overseeing the handling of big cats could be put into effect.

Be careful not to run into one of these big cats in the jungle! .

This pair of little big cats pounce and prowl like any curious kittens, blissfully unaware they are two of the rarest leopards in the world.

She said big cats would instinctively chase food but needed to be taught how to kill it.

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Still, she acknowledged that some nonfatal injuries were an inevitable result of such close interaction with big cats.

The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree.

It is an irony not lost on the Chinese public that the Year of the Tiger has not been good for the big cats.

In ancient China, that the mighty tiger big cats known as the "king of beasts. "

Clouded leopards are the most elusive of all the big cats, which include lions, tigers, jaguars, snow leopards and normal spotted leopards.

Though the lion is known as the "King of Beasts" , the tiger is the largest of big cats.

Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr.

The scowl on his face is not from disgust or anger; rather, it results from how these big cats scrunch up their nose to keep water out.

Over a century ago, around 100, 000 of these big cats roamed across Asian forests, from eastern Russia to China to Indonesia.

While humans may not necessarily be enticed by the smell of perfume, big cats are a different story.

Big cats or wolves seem like scaled-up versions of the tabby or terrier sleeping on your sofa.

That's because unlike other big cats, the cheetah hunts in the daytime, either in the early morning or late afternoon.

That square shape allows the tissue to withstand more stretching, which lets the big cats create louder roars using lower lung pressure.

The trade is not illegal, though a recent law bans the sale or trade of big cats across state lines for the pet trade.

Meanwhile, the talk continues over how to keep these biggest of the big cats freely roaming a few small corners of the planet.

n the end, people around the world must create the pressure needed to save these big cats.

They found big cats' feces a more effective deterrent than those of other predators.

Exclusive evidence of big cats in the British countryside.

But it would also raise the prospect of the mass slaughter of the 5, 000 big cats, which could not be released into the wild.

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The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a mammal of the Felidae family, the largest of four big cats; in the Panthera genus.

From brutal battles to tender moments between a lioness and her cubs, these stunning pictures capture the true beauty of big cats on camera.

Zhang Kejia warns that relaxing restrictions on tiger farming will endanger the big cats even further.

Tigers are among the rarest of the big cats.

Modern migrating herbivores fall victim to many sorts of carnivore: big cats, wolves and hyenas, to name but three.

Experts believe the footage is the best evidence yet to support the idea that big cats are living in the area.

Certainly, the idea of strange big cats roaming Britain is not totally bizarre.

With fewer than 4, 000 of the big cats still left in the wild, the case of protecting them is urgent.

The researchers are now planning to investigate what caused the variation in brain size among big cats.

So Marker started working with local farming communities to find ways to protect their livestock from the big cats.

So the boy asked the flight attendant, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes? "

For just $5, you can help save big cats by uploading a photo of your little kitty here.

Big cats like pumas don't just eat small prey, so the Minnesota Zoo has developed a carcass feeding program.

Apparently so that the big cats' feet can handle the stress of the greater body weight.

This animal's bite is thought to be the most powerful of all big cats.

He has been acknowledged into a pack of hyenas and pride of lions. He works with hyenas and big cats such as cheetahs and leopards.

Though the leopard is the most widespread of all big cats, many of their populations are endangered, especially those outside Africa.

It is important to realize, though, that animals are sometimes killed out of fear. Big cats are killed in this way.

Of all the big cats, the leopard is probably the smartest hunter.

Living With Big Cats : The Story of Jungle Larry, Safari Jane, and David Tetzlaff .

If the big cats bring tourist dollars to Mugie Ranch, then both humans and lions come out ahead.

This is especially true of the big cats: lions in Africa, tigers in Asia and Russia, and big cats in the Americas.

Jaguars and other big cats can protect humans from the rise of future pandemics akin to HIV and bird flu.

It's a jungle out there and the big cats are forever sharpening their claws.

Tigers usually have 30 teeth, with the canines being the largest of all the big cats.

But it is the plight of big cats that attracts their major effort today.

Quan said there were experts in South Africa with experience in teaching big cats born in captivity how to survive in the wild.

It's even harder to herd cats, especially big cats like lions.

So do snakes, foxes, frogs and even big cats, called Florida panthers.

Baby cats, big cats, skinny cats, sick cats.

I see cats at zoo, like lions and tigers. Lions and tigers are big cats.

SW: At the zoo we have big cats from the jungle.

Whatever you see, remember that these big cats are part of the same family as the cats you see every day. They are all beautiful.

This half-lion half-tiger big cats odd size, 8-year-old "brother" has weighed 800 pounds.

The leopard is the most widespread of all big cats.

The Wyches founded Cat Tales in 1991 with just four big cats.

Big cats are killed in this way.

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Inside each bag, there are 7 big cats.

Today, the park is home to 47 big cats and other animals, including two bears.

Presenter: Are you telling me big cats and dogs look alike?

Last week a documentary fronted by Terry Waite highlighted the abuse of bears, big cats and elephants in Chinese circuses

China lifting ban on tiger trade will endanger big cats, warn conservationists

Australian Big Cats: An Unnatural History of Panthers

the guests at this house include tigers , lions and other big cats

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