8 Exotic Cat Habitats in the Wild
Discover the fascinating world of exotic wild cats in their natural habitats. For the curious, learn about their unique behaviors, survival tactics and more.
- The African Savannah
- Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Inhabitant: Serval Cat
- Habitat Features: Wide open grasslands, abundance of rodents and birds, sparse tree cover
- Threats: Habitat loss due to human activity, hunted for their fur
- The Dense Rainforests of South and Central America
- Location: From Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina
- Inhabitant: Jaguar
- Habitat Features: Dense vegetation, close proximity to water bodies, variety of prey
- Threats: Deforestation, hunting for their fur and body parts
- The Cold Deserts of Central Asia
- Location: Mongolia and China
- Inhabitant: Snow Leopard
- Habitat Features: Rocky terrain, alpine meadows, extreme cold
- Threats: Poaching, climate change, loss of prey species
- The North American Wetlands
- Location: Southern United States
- Inhabitant: Bobcat
- Habitat Features: Swampy areas, lots of vegetation, access to water bodies
- Threats: Habitat destruction, hunting, disease
- The Australian Outback
- Location: Central Australia
- Inhabitant: Feral Cat
- Habitat Features: Arid desert, scarce water, diverse prey
- Threats: Extreme weather conditions, lack of food, predation
- The Rocky Mountains of North America
- Location: Western North America
- Inhabitant: Cougar
- Habitat Features: Mountainous regions, forested areas, abundance of large prey
- Threats: Hunting, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict
- The Dense Jungles of Southeast Asia
- Location: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
- Inhabitant: Clouded Leopard
- Habitat Features: Tropical rainforests, tree-dwelling, wide range of prey
- Threats: Deforestation, poaching for their fur, trade in body parts
- The Arctic Tundra
- Location: Northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia
- Inhabitant: Lynx
- Habitat Features: Cold, snowy landscapes, scarcity of prey, adaptation to extreme cold
- Threats: Climate change, hunting, human disturbance