Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of big cats.
Few animals can match the strength or grace of the big cats. A large male Siberian tiger,who eats anything from a frog to a bear,may weigh more than 600 pounds and be more than 12 feet long,nose to tail. A lion's earsplitting roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. And in only a few seconds, the cheetah can go from 0 to 70 miles an hour-that's faster than the fastest racehorse! Whether they are running,climbing,or leaping,these bundles of muscle are always ready for action.
There is much to discover about these masterful hunters-including how to help the big cats survive extinction.