Have you ever wondered WHY certain cats are “big cats” versus “small cats”? 🤷‍♀️🐅 Of course, there’s size to consider, but a lot more goes into it! Yes, that means cheetahs and cougars are in their own genus! 🙀 #bigcat #lion #tiger #bigcatlover #panthera #scientificname #pantheraleo #pantheratigris #pantherapardus #pantheraonca #pantheraunica #learnsomethingnew #rescuecats #catsanctuary Did you know that there were only 5 species scientifically considered to be big cats? 🐅🐆🦁 | Wildcat Sanc

Unlike most other big cats, tigers love water 🐅 Learn more: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/tiger | National Geographic TV