1. 60 MPH
   50 MPH
2. 200 MPH
   75 MPH

When it comes to size, lions are in the middle of the big cat world, and the same goes for speed. In short bursts, a lion can reach speeds of 50 miles per hour, but that's only when they are trying to catch their dinner.

1. Black leopards and jaguars
   Black leopards and lions
2. Lions and jaguars
   Lions and tigers

While they are different species, they are both in the panthera genus. Therefore, calling both the black leopard and the jaguar "black panthers" isn't necessarily wrong, but it might be a good idea to learn how to tell them apart.

1. Male lions can't roar
   Female lions can't roar
2. Female lions have manes
   Male lions have manes

In nature, there are many different animals that have clear distinctions between the sexes. However, none is so prominent than the male lion having a full mane of hair while the female lion does not.

1. They are extremely social and stay in large groups.
   They're kind of social and only travel with one other lion.
2. They are only together when they hunt.
   They aren't social at all. They hate other lions.

Those who have observed lions in the field have come to realize that lions have a social structure that mimics canines rather than felines. The dynamic in each pride is different and shows that lions aren't creatures of solitude.

1. Yes, it's not uncommon.
   No, that's impossible.
2. No, but a black jaguar can have spotted cubs.
   There's no such thing as a black leopard.

Just like your common domesticated house cat can have kittens in a multitude of colors, a female leopard can have black and spotted cubs in the same litter. Black leopards are not uncommon among the species.

1. Tiger
   Lion
2. Leopard
   Jaguar

The roar of big cats comes from their larynx. The longer the larynx, the louder the roar. Lions are known as the big cats with the loudest roar ... maybe that's why a lion is known as the king of beasts.

1. Where they live
   Leopards are herbivores
2. Jaguars are herbivors
   There is no difference

Leopards and jaguars are very similar big cats. However, jaguars have a rounder head than a leopard, as well as smaller eyes and rounder cheeks. While you might think the leopard's spots gives it away, there are naturally occurring black leopards.

1. Leopard
   Tiger
2. Lion
   They are all endangered.

Big cats were once considered the most dangerous game, and nabbing one meant that you were an awesome hunter who had a big .... gun. These days, the big cats are still poached for their hides and various body parts, but they are considered protected animals.

1. North America
   Europe
2. Asia
   South America

From Russia to Cambodia, from India to China and everywhere between, different species of tigers can be found across Asia. There are even species of tiger in Malaysia and Indonesia.

1. Round
   Triangular
2. Square
   They don't have ears.

The shape of a lion's ears isn't just for show. Their ears are actually rounded to help them stay camouflaged when they are hunting. If their ears were pointed, they would stick out, and prey would be able to recognize them.

1. Tiger
   Jaguar
2. Black leopard
   Lion

In addition to male lions having manes, both the males and females of the species have poofs at the ends of their tales. This helps their cubs find them in tall prairie grass, and it also helps them communicate while they are hunting.

1. Africa
   North America
2. South America
   Europe

While some lions live in portions of Asia, the majority of lions can be found south of the Sahara desert in Africa. As a matter of fact, hunting and human intervention has all but wiped out the Asian lion population.

1. Fish
   Flowers
2. Bears
   Birds

A jaguar isn't your typical cat. They love to swim and fish and hunt for turtles. Their primary source of food comes from rivers. They are the strongest swimmers out of all of the big cats.

1. 25 years old
   50 years old
2. 100 years old
   75 years old

In captivity, tigers can live up to about 20 years. However, most tigers in the wild live to be around 15 to 20 years old. The oldest tiger on record was named Flavio, and he passed away in 2014 at the ripe old age of 25 years old.

1. Panthers leo
   Pantera Maney
2. Maine Panthera
   Pantheon

We know this was a tough one, but if you're into Latin, you might not have a problem. In Latin, "leo" means lion, and the lion is a part of the panthera genus (the only genus to include big cats). Therefore, the scientific name for a lion is Panthera leo.

1. Tiger
   Lion
2. Cheetah
   Panther

Scientists believe that Bengal tigers are one of the most dangerous species of big cats, because their habitats are being taken over by humans. As they are territorial creatures, they shouldn't be trifled with.

1. Leopards
   Tigers
2. Jaguars
   Lions

Jaguars and leopards are very similar big cats. You can even see spots in the black fur on a jaguar. However, leopards live in Asia and Africa while jaguars are indigenous to South and Central America.

1. No species of tiger is endangered.
   Sumatran tigers
2. Bengal tigers
   They are all endangered.

That's right, there isn't a single subspecies of tiger that isn't on the endangered species list. There are only about 500 Siberian tigers left on Earth, living in and around eastern Russia.

1. Bobcat
   Siberian husky
2. Bear
   Snow leopard

The snow leopard was placed in the panthera genus in 2008, but many scientists debate the fact that it should be considered a big cat. This is mostly because snow leopards do not roar, they simply growl.

1. 36-50 years
   5-8 years
2. 25-30 years
   10-14 years

Yes, most lions don't live long enough to get their driver's licenses, but they can eat a lot of zebras in that short amount of time. After all, a male lion can reach up to 420 pounds.

1. In rivers
   Behind rocks
2. In treetops
   Under the soil

While it is common knowledge that leopards like to nap in trees, they also use the height as an advantage when they're hunting. The leaves of the trees camouflage them while they stalk their prey.

1. Their ability to roar
   Their colors
2. Their spots
   Their speed

Big cats can roar, but small cats can't. However, big cats can't purr like small cats. It is this stage of evolution that separates the big from the small. Could you imagine if your house cat could make the same sound as a lion?

1. Face to face
   From the side
2. While you're sleeping
   From behind

Tigers only attack from behind. Therefore, if you're ever walking through the jungle, you may find that you are safer if you wear a mask on the back of your head. It could save your life.

1. Siberian tiger
   Sumatran tiger
2. South China tiger
   Javan tiger

The reason tigers are known as the largest big cats around is the fact that the Siberian tiger can reach up to 800 pounds. With their size and the deforestation in their habitat, Siberian tigers are endangered.

1. It doesn't do anything.
   It has smaller teeth
2. It has no tale.
   It has a black mane.

Alpha males in a pride have more testosterone in their systems and their hair is black or very dark. This may be why female lions prefer the company of dark-haired males ... and they pretty much know it too.

1. It loses its pride.
   It loses its mane.
2. It loses its way
   It can't walk.

In captivity, some male lions are neutered to stop them from becoming territorial or violent. When they are neutered, they lose their manes. This could draw a direct connection between testosterone and the mane of a male lion.

1. Leopards
   Tigers
2. Lions
   Cheetahs

Leopards usually live to be about 17 years old, and they only get to be around 90 to 120 pounds when they are fully matured. Compare that to tigers who can get up to 800 pounds and grow to about 11 feet long.

1. Jaguar
   Cheetah
2. Lion
   Tiger

Big cats are defined by the genus they are a part of (Panthera). These cats include the lion, tiger, jaguar and leopard. Snow leopards and clouded leopards are not included in this genus, and are therefore not considered big cats.

1. Zebra
   Giraffe
2. Aligator
   Wildebeest

While most giraffes don't get the chance to kick a lion, they do have incredibly powerful legs (those necks can get pretty heavy). A giraffe can kick so hard that it can kill a lion in one shot.

1. Behind their front legs
   Around their eyes
2. In their fur
   Tigers have whiskers everywhere

The whiskers on a tiger help them see and sense things at night. Their pupils don't dilate at night, making it difficult for them to see in the dark, and these whiskers help them sense things that are around them.

1. "Obsession" by Calvin Klein
   Chanel No. 5
2. "Daisy" by Marc Jacobs
   "Myrrh & Tonka" by Jo Malone London

That's right, tigers and jaguars both love the smell of "Obsession" by Calvin Klein. As a matter of fact, when scientists are in the field studying these creatures, they use the perfume to attract them.

1. 200-250 pounds
   300-350 pounds
2. 700-800 pounds
   100-150 pounds

While leopards are the smallest of the big cats, jaguars aren't that far off. They usually weigh between 200 and 265 pounds, and unlike leopards, jaguars do not spend a lot of time in trees.

1. Zebra
   Aligator
2. Ostrich
   Anteater

One kick from an ostrich can severely injure a lion, and if that lion is hunting by itself, it may end up dead. Ostriches are no joke when it comes to defending themselves, and they will gladly stand and fight rather than run and die.

1. 8 times better than humans
   5 times better than humans
2. 6 times better than humans
   2 times better than humans

Even though tigers have great eyesight at night, they can really only see far away moving objects in the dark. Their eyes don't dilate in the dark, making it more difficult to see closer objects.

1. Siberia
   America
2. Canada
   India

The saddest fact about endangered tigers is that America has more tigers in captivity than the rest of the world has in the wild. That makes the United States the proud owner of the largest population of tigers in the world.