Feloidea Collection

Catopuma badia, bay cat
Felis badia. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Joseph Smit (1836-1929)

Neofelis nebulosa diardi, clouded leopard
Felis diardi. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Joseph Smit (1836-1929)

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)

Smilodon fatalis, sabre-toothed cat
Skeleton of an extinct sabre-toothed cat which lived about 15, 000 years ago in North America. It was about the size of a present day lion

Maine Coon, American Longhair, cat sitting in a garden

Panthera leo senegalensis, West African Lion
Plate 45 (117) Le Lion du Senegal. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Pterodactyl and scimitar-toothed lion design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

White cat, portrait

Maine Coon cat in a basket with a red cushion, Germany

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with pups, Wilhelma Zoo, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Prionailurus planiceps, flat-headed cat
Felis planiceps. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) and Joseph Smit (1836-1929)

Burmese cat, portrait

Gray and white cat looking out of a window, portrait, Germany

Maine Coon cat, Germany

Panthera tigris, tiger
Felis tigris. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. Illustrated with 43 hand-coloured lithographs from watercolour drawings by Joseph Wolf

Lynx sp. lynx
Stuffed specimen from the collection of the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Watercolour from John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Barbary lion skull
Oldest UK skull of a North African Barbary lion, Panthera leo leo, dated to 1280-1385. The lion was part of the royal zoo in the Tower of London 700 years ago

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Fishing cat (Felis viverrina), c.1820. Watercolour on paper, 547 x 440 mm. From the Hardwicke Drawings Collection - Artist unknown

Ginger British Shorthair cat, Germany

Odontaspis robusta, sand tiger shark teeth
Odontaspis robusta from the Early Eocene rocks of Abbey Wood, Kent. Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown

Egyptian mummified cat
Photograph of an Egyptian mummified cat. Over 2000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian painstakingly wrapped and embalmed this domestic cat as a religious offering to an animal-headed god

The Ambuscade
Plate 19 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1875

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), adult and juvenile

Cat on a scratching post

Meerkat -Suricata suricatta- with its mouth open

Maine Coon, tomcat, lying on cushion, portrait

Maine Coon or American Longhair in an autumnal garden

Asiatic Lions -Panthera leo persica-, mating, Gir Forest National Park, Gir Sanctuary, Gujarat, India

Panthera leo melanochaitus, cape Lion
This mounted skin was sent to the Museum in 1954. Shot near South Africas Orange River in about 1830, by Captain Copland-Crawford of the Royal Artillery

Naturally mummified Felis catus, cat
Dried cat found during the demolishing of property on the Duke of Bedfords estate. May 1915. The cat is thought to be approximately 300 years old and had been buried in an air-tight brick-lined cavity

Catopuma temminckii, Asian golden cat
Felis temminckii. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899)

Lion skull viewed from the front
Remains found in the moat of the Tower of London during the 1930s, now in the collections at the Natural History Museum

Morelia spilota, Jaguar carpet python
Morelia spilota are large snakes of the Pythonidae family

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in the high grass of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Leopard (Panthera pardus) in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) in the high grass of the Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Leopard (Panthera pardus), Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Tabby cat

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), attentive

Bengal tiger, or Royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris, previously Panthera tigris bengalensis), Kerala, India, Asia

Yawning Lioness (Panthera leo) showing its teeth, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), juveniles

White cat in front of a tube

White cat in front of a tunnel

White cat in the grass

Cat, portrait

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"Feloidea: A Captivating World of Feline Diversity" Step into the enchanting realm of Feloidea, where a myriad of majestic and mesmerizing feline species reside. From the elusive Neofelis nebulosa diardi, also known as the clouded leopard, to the regal Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), this family showcases nature's artistic prowess. Transport yourself back in time with Smilodon fatalis, the iconic sabre-toothed cat that once roamed our ancient landscapes. Its fearsome canines were a testament to its predatory might. Closer to home, we find ourselves captivated by the Maine Coon, an American Longhair sitting gracefully amidst a vibrant garden. With their impressive size and luxurious fur coats, these gentle giants have won hearts worldwide. Another charming representative from Germany is none other than the Maine Coon cat itself – embodying elegance and grace wherever it goes. Venturing further into Africa's wilderness brings us face-to-face with Panthera leo senegalensis -the West African Lion- exuding strength and nobility in every stride. Meanwhile, a white cat poses for a portrait capturing its ethereal beauty while showcasing its unique charm. The Burmese cat gazes intently at you through piercing eyes in another captivating portrait; its sleek coat reflecting light like polished silk. In contrast, a Maine Coon lounges comfortably in a basket adorned with a red cushion—a true embodiment of coziness and contentment. Witnessing Meerkats frolicking alongside their adorable pups at Wilhelma Zoo evokes pure joy as they exhibit their playful camaraderie within their close-knit community. No exploration would be complete without encountering Panthera tigris—the magnificent tiger—whose striking stripes command attention while symbolizing power and resilience. Finally, we encounter Prionailurus planiceps—the flat-headed cat—a rare and elusive species found in Southeast Asia.