Big Cats

Dangerous, exciting and ferocious, lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars and pumas possess a fascintating allure, which has both awed and terrified human beings over the centuries. Several hundred pounds heavier than our more cuddly domesticated felines 'big cats' are powerful, formidable creatures with swift speeds, fearsome hunting skills and the ability to produce earth shattering 'roars' through their specially adapted larynxes. Found now only in the wild landscapes of Africa, Asia, the Americas and some parts of Europe, big cats remain on top of the food chain but nevertheless are under threat from the ever-encroaching effects of human activity. This lavishly illustrated book presents some of the world's most deadly predators in their natural splendor, roaming free in a variety of beautiful landscapes. Learn all about the intricate living arrangements, social formations and behavior patterns of big cats. From information on cub rearing to the debilitating effects iof the exotic pet trade, Big Cats offers a comprehensive studty of the habits, behavior, and threats that face big cats living in captivity and the wild today.