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Felidae
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Definition
: The cat family in the order CARNIVORA comprised of muscular, deep-chested terrestrial carnivores with a highly predatory lifestyle.
Examples
Acinonyx
;
Felis
;
Lynx
;
Panthera
;
Puma
Other names
Ocelot; Leopard, Snow; Snow Leopard; Leopard, Clouded; Clouded Leopards; Clouded Leopard; Uncia uncia; Uncia; Leopards, Clouded; Snow Leopards; Ocelots; Leopardus pardalis; Leopards, Snow