7 Biggest Cats in the World, From Large to Extra-Extra Large

Siberian Tiger: Also known as the Amur tiger, this is the largest tiger species and can weigh up to 660 pounds (300 kg) and reach lengths of up to 10 feet (3 meters).

Bengal Tiger: The Bengal tiger is another large tiger species, with males weighing up to 570 pounds (260 kg) and reaching lengths of up to 9 feet (2.7 meters).

Lion: Lions are the second-largest big cat species, with males weighing up to 550 pounds (250 kg) and reaching lengths of up to 9 feet (2.7 meters).

Jaguar: Jaguars are the largest big cat species in the Americas, with males weighing up to 250 pounds (113 kg) and reaching lengths of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).

Cougar: Also known as the mountain lion or puma, cougars are large cats with males weighing up to 220 pounds (100 kg) and reaching lengths of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters).

Leopard: Leopards are slightly smaller than jaguars, with males weighing up to 200 pounds (90 kg) and reaching lengths of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).

Cheetah: While not as heavy as other big cats, cheetahs are the fastest land animals and can reach speeds of up to 60-70 mph (97-113 km/h). They weigh up to 143 pounds (65 kg) and reach lengths of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters).