Felidae

Cats (Felidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 36 known species. Key genus groups include Cheetahs, Caracal, Catopuma, Small Cats, Leopardus, and Leptailurus. Among its members, 18 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include Cheetah, jaguar, Lion, and Tiger. It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).