Big cats and small cats have a lot in common, but there are also some interesting differences between them. Some big cats can roar while no small cats can. Most big cats also tend to feed lying down, while small cats generally feed in a crouching position. But not everyone agrees on what constitutes a big cat. Like your house cat, big cats are mammals that are carnivores, which just means they eat meat and fish, and they have sharp claws and sharp teeth. Check out other ways these big cats are the same - and different - than the kitty in your home.

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What is a big cat?4 -- Cat bodies 6 -- On the move 8 -- Senses 10 -- Coats and camouflage 12 -- Hunting 14 -- Killer bites 16 -- Cat talk 18 -- Getting together 20 -- Growing up 22 -- Cat habits 24 -- Tigers 26 -- Lions 28 -- Leopards 30 -- Asian leopards 32 -- Cheetahs 34 -- American big cats 36 -- Small wild cats 38 -- Under threat 40 -- Caring for cats 42 -- Myths and legends 44 -- Using the Internet 46.