Panthera

mammal genus
Also known as: Leo, big cat, roaring cat

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  • One of Europe's largest predators
    In feline

    The so-called “big cats” (genus Panthera), especially the lion, often roar, growl, or shriek. Usually, however, cats are silent. Many cats use “clawing trees,” upon which they leave the marks of their claws as they stand and drag their front feet downward with the claws extended. Whether such behaviour is…

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