Big Cats are some of the most majestic - and adorable - creatures to grace the natural world. From Jaguars and Panthers to Lions and Tigers, BBC Earth with beautiful moments of these animals navigating life both in the wild and in captivity.
The power of the internet! Mr. B. first made headlines when Morris Animal Refuge posted his image on Twitter, asking users if they could guess his weight, but more importantly, if anyone out there could provide this magnificent jumbo-sized cat a loving home?
One user who saw the post instantly feel in love with Mr B (full name BeeJay), and reached out to Morris Animal Refuge to officially make him part of their family! Mr. B's new owners have already set up an Instagram account for those who need to get their Mr. B fix. They have also claimed that Mr. B has plenty to share and that he is doing great.
Congrats, Mr. B!
The feeling when you come home and there's a tiger taking a catnap in your living room...Amid flooding in Assam, India, a 200-pound (91-kg) tiger escaped from a wildlife park and found shelter in a nearby home. The Wildlife Trust India says it will ensure the tiger finds a safe passage home.
So many Bagheeras! And we love them all! Big or small, these murder voids are just too beautiful for words. Here are some of their greatest pics that will leave you staring at your screen in awe at their majestic beauty, and in aww at their cuteness!
If you're in the market for even more murder fluff goodies, we've got just what you need!
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?
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.
"Big cat rescue" in Tampa, Florida, is an educational non-breeding sanctuary and a home to more than 60 felines residents. On this video, we get to meet their newest rehab bobcat named Sky. She was trapped by a farmer who feared she was a nuisance and would harm or damage his property. While waiting to be rescued, amazing thing happened!
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.
