The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must ...

Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks. Why do lions have manes, leopards have spots, or cheetahs wear “sunglasses”? In this episode, we uncover ...

"Big cats" are living members of the genus Panthera. There are five big cat species, including lions and tigers. They are found on most continents — including Africa, Asia and South America — and in ...