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Cats....Wild

Big cats are carnivores in the Felidae family, mainly lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars (*Panthera* genus). Cheetahs, from the *Acinonyx* genus, differ: they can't roar, have semi-retractable claws, and are built for speed, not strength. Reaching up to 75 mph, cheetahs hunt by sprinting, unlike other big cats that rely on stealth and power.
Cats in the Wild