The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is the largest living cat species. Males can weigh up to 900 pounds (410 kg) and measure over 11 feet (3.3 meters) in length, including their tail.
Bengal tigers are native to the Indian subcontinent. They can weigh up to 550 pounds (250 kg) and measure around 10 feet (3 meters) in length.
Lions are the second-largest cat species. Male lions can weigh between 330 to 550 pounds (150 to 250 kg) and reach lengths of 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters), including their tail.
Jaguars are native to the Americas. They are the third-largest big cat, with males weighing up to 250 pounds (113 kg) and measuring about 7 feet (2.1 meters) in length.
Also known as mountain lions or pumas, cougars are large cats found in the Americas. They can weigh between 100 to 220 pounds (45 to 100 kg) and measure up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) in length.
Leopards are known for their strength and agility. They can weigh between 90 to 200 pounds (40 to 90 kg) and measure around 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 meters) in length.
Snow leopards inhabit mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. They are slightly smaller than other big cats, with males weighing up to 120 pounds (54 kg) and measuring about 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 meters) in length.
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals but are relatively smaller than other big cats. They typically weigh between 110 to 140 pounds (50 to 64 kg) and measure around 7 feet (2.1 meters) in length.
Ligers and tigons are hybrid big cats resulting from the crossing of a lion and a tiger (liger) or a tiger and a lioness (tigon). They can reach exceptional sizes, with ligers being larger than tigons. Ligers have been known to weigh over 900 pounds (410 kg) and measure up to 11 feet (3.3 meters) in length.