big cats

Ladies and gents, we present to you the mighty king and queen of the jungle -- in all their wonderfully goofy glory! There's something so powerful when it comes to lions, and to see them being...well, more housecat-like, gives off such a warm fuzzy feeling. Who wouldn't love to hang out with one of these giant murder fluffs?

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First of all, here's some lion memes and some lion fun facts to layer down "a base" of basic internet lion knowledge. Once that is done, learn some more and lion up about lions on Encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia's Lion page.  The Smithsonian lion page has some really great pictures of the magnificent beasts and South Africa's Kruger National Park and African Wildlife Foundation contain very detailed information about the diets, habits, habitat and other fun facts about lions. So does the San Diego Zoo, and Youtube has an amazing video of a 23-year old man that is best friends with a lion and other big cats. National Geographic has a very informative video explaining everything about lions and the Animal Fact Guide offers a simplified rundown of everything lion that is easy to teach to kids or to those just starting to learn about the big cats that happen to be king of the jungle.

Get your feline fix with these vintage photos of big cats in action. Via: Mental Floss

These will give you the inspiration you need right now. Just like we always dreamed our fathers would take us into the backyard and tell us "One day son, this will be all yours". Except instead of kingdom, it's a lawn for your to mow. But take heart from these big cats with big words for you to take to heart. And if you are a glutton for random facts along with being a cat lover, than these amazing lion facts will blow you away.

When it comes to the cat world, whether they are big or small, they're silly behavior and intricacies will always make us laugh. Wild cats are just as sneaky and nimble as house cats and they are just as agile if not more so. But every large cat started off as a kitten and they are just as cute all grown up. 

Or 'murder mittens,' if you will. Either way, still 100% adorable. 

Cats aren't usually that much interested in what's on the television. Unless, it seems, the subject is...cats themselves. Earlier this month, BBC aired the first episode of Dynasties, a new documentary about big cats. As numerous pet owners reported, domesticated house kitties were completely transfixed by the sight of their wild cat brethren. These cat owners sent some photos and videos to prove it.  Via: Cutesy Pooh

Big cats might live in the wild, but when it comes to it, they are just like all the other cats! 

Five tigers who used to be part of and perform as part of a traveling zoo in Spain, have been rescued. After years of terrible conditions and rigorous performing, the five will go and live a new and loving life at a zoo on the Isle of Wight.

And they prove it so well! 

These cats really show that even the most fearsome beasts have a soft spot, and sometimes they just want a little attention, so who are we to be disinclined to acquiesce to their request. It's amazing that people can even keep a big cat as a pet, but if you head to places like Qatar, you wouldn't believe the animals they have their as pets. But being cats, as clever as they are, they can be easily fooled with a prank as much as the next pet. 

But at least they can sleep knowing they are at least above these silly huskies in the gene pool, that should be a nice consolation prize.

Some impressive fun facts to memorize and use as a way of breaking that awkward silence at the dinner table. 

Here's some majestic AF lions that don't include any fun facts, just cool pics of the mighty big cats, and here's some lion memes that also contain no fun facts like the ones on this list.

BBC created a documentary that they believed only people would enjoy, especially cat lovers! However, we are pretty sure they did not expect that the real big fans of the show... would be the "Big Cats" second cousin twice removed! Or to put it more simply... the charming house cats we love! Just take a look for yourself! 

Great memes of lions, the mighty big cats that don't realize their size. 

And when you're done chewing on these, try some lion fun facts or majestic lion pics to help quench that thirst for all things lion.