Big Cats By: Delana Jaiyesimi

Table Of Contents Introduction Chapter 1-Cats Chapter 2-Circle Of Life Chapter 3-Species of Cats Chapter 4-Habitats Chapter 5-Whats for Lunch? Chapter 6-History Conclusion Glossary

Cats, Their one of the most fiercest animals on earth.They have been on earth for years and some how still are around today. Cats have been tamed by early humans and have been pets through out the decades. In this book you will learn many interesting fun facts and more about these wild beasts. Introduction

Big cats have been on earth for several years and eventually evolved to survive in the place they live in now. Jaguar People have been Interested and scared of these beautiful beasts for years because of their different abilities and their power to kill.

Life cycle of a cat The start of the life cycle of a cat is birth. All cubs are small and helpless when first born they are blind and can only drink milk. When the cubs are about two months old they are finally ready to eat solid food like meat that is hunted by their mother. Soon after that ( a month later) cubs have to learn how to hunt to get food for their selves when they leave their mothers, they often watch their mother hunt and “play fight” with other siblings to sharpen their abilities. At the time all of this has happened the cubs sadly have to say good bye to their mothers to live their own life and have cubs of their own that will do the same thing. Chapter 2-Circle Of Life

There are many species of cats living all around the world. Every species of cat has it’s own special adaptation that help it survive in it’s home. Some have completely different adaptations and some they exact same, it all depends were the species lives, for example the cheetah has adapted to run up to 65 miles an hour in less than 3 seconds to be able to catch up to their prey, and the jaguar has adapted to fish, and have padded paws to be silent while sneaking up on prey. Chapter 3- Species Chapter 3-species

Cats live all around world. Some live in south America or Africa, but what all cats have is a habitat. Each type of cat has its own specific habitat. For example the habitat of the loin is in south Africa. Chapter 4 Habitat

The silent cat creeps through the forest not making a sound, she is looking for food. Finally she sees some thing that she can pounce on. she quietly sneaks up on it, then she makes her move. Cats eat only meat. They are phenomenal hunters so it is pretty easy to catch dinner. Chapter 5- what's for lunch

Big cats have been around for years and years roaming the earth before humans even came along, and when they did many ancient peoples learned to respect the graceful beasts as divine gods. In ancient Egypt cats would sneak into a place where bread was stored to catch all the rodents that were eating it. Chapter 6- history

You have learned that cats are grace full and deadly creatures that have been tamed to be pets and worshiped like gods and that have amazing abilities to hunt many people think cats are pretty cool creatures and some don’t. Now you know almost every thing there is about big cats. Conclusion

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Species: A group of animals,plants, or other living things that share all the same characteristics. Evolved: To develop gradually by a process of growth and change. Fierce: Cruel, violent, or intense Adaption: Habitat: Life Cycle: Abilities: Phenomenal: Glossary