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10 Biggest Cats in the World, From Large to Extra-Extra Large

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Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica): – The largest subspecies of tiger, males can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kg) and measure over 10 feet (3 meters) in length

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Liger (Panthera leo × Panthera tigris): – A hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger, ligers can reach impressive sizes, often exceeding both parent species in weight and length

Albino tiger
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African Lion (Panthera leo): – Adult male lions can weigh up to 550 pounds (250 kg) and measure around 9 to 10 feet (2.7 to 3 meters) in length, including the tail

a lion laying in the grass next to a car
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Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis): – Among the largest leopard subspecies, males can weigh up to 130 pounds (60 kg) and have a length of about 4.5 to 6.2 feet (1.3 to 1.9 meters)

brown leopard sleeping during daytime
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Jaguar (Panthera onca): – The largest big cat in the Americas, jaguars can weigh up to 250 pounds (113 kg) and measure around 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in length

focus photography of leopard near tree
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Lion (Panthera leo): – Adult females are smaller than males but still large, typically weighing between 265 to 400 pounds (120 to 180 kg) and measuring around 8 to 9 feet (2.4 to 2.7 meters) in length

lion lying on ground
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Tiger (Panthera tigris): – Apart from the Siberian tiger, other tiger subspecies such as the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) can weigh up to 500 pounds (227 kg) and measure around 9 feet (2.7 meters) in length

brown and black tiger showing tongue
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus): – While not as heavy as other big cats, cheetahs are the fastest land animals and can weigh up to 140 pounds (64 kg) with a body length of about 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters)

two cheetah sitting on field at daytime

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